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

  1. 1Why is the electron transport chain considered the most efficient way to generate ATP?
  2. 2How do different respiratory substrates compare in their energy yields and physiological roles?
  3. 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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