Respiration
Biology · Year 13 · Energy Transfers in and between Organisms · 1.º Período

Respiration

This topic covers the biochemical pathways of aerobic and anaerobic respiration. Students will analyse the yield of ATP and the role of coenzymes in cellular respiration.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsAQA 3.5.2 RespirationDfE A-Level Biology Practical Requirement 9

About This Topic

This topic covers the biochemical pathways of aerobic and anaerobic respiration. Students will analyse the yield of ATP and the role of coenzymes in cellular respiration.

Key Questions

  1. What is the role of glycolysis in respiration?
  2. How does the electron transfer chain produce ATP?
  3. Why is anaerobic respiration less efficient?

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