Cellular Energetics and Bioenergetics · Autumn Term

Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration

Comparing the biochemical pathways of energy release and the physiological effects of oxygen debt in humans.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why is aerobic respiration significantly more efficient than anaerobic pathways at the cellular level?
  2. 2How does the human body manage the transition between different metabolic states during high intensity exercise?
  3. 3In what ways do microorganisms exploit anaerobic respiration for survival and industrial use?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: Biology - BioenergeticsGCSE: Biology - Respiration
Year: Year 11
Subject: Biology
Unit: Cellular Energetics and Bioenergetics
Period: Autumn Term

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