Energy Transfers In and Between Organisms · Autumn Term
Respiration: Releasing Chemical Energy
Exploration of glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation in aerobic and anaerobic conditions.
Key Questions
- 1Why is the electron transport chain considered the most efficient way to generate ATP?
- 2How do different respiratory substrates compare in their energy yields and physiological roles?
- 3In what ways does anaerobic respiration provide a survival advantage during high-intensity stress?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
A-Level: Biology - Energy Transfers In and Between OrganismsA-Level: Biology - Respiration
Year: Year 13
Subject: Biology
Unit: Energy Transfers In and Between Organisms
Period: Autumn Term
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