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Question 7
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During a 200 m sprint, a runner's muscles receive insufficient oxygen. Which sequence best explains why the muscles eventually contract less efficiently?

[1]
A

Carbon dioxide accumulates, aerobic respiration stops, and body temperature falls

B

Oxygen accumulates, glucose is fully oxidised, and the muscle fibres cool

C

Ethanol accumulates, respiration releases more energy, and the muscle fibres tire

D

Lactic acid accumulates, the muscles become fatigued, and contraction efficiency falls

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4.2 Respiration Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Biology
  3. /4.2 Respiration

51 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Biology 4.2 Respiration, covering 4.2.1 Aerobic and anaerobic respiration, 4.2.2 Response to exercise, and 4.2.3 Metabolism. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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