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Question 32
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In an experiment, isolated muscle cells receive glucose continuously. When oxygen concentration falls, energy transfer decreases but does not stop. Which explanation is most accurate?

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A

The cells switch to fermentation and completely oxidise glucose into ethanol and water

B

The cells switch to photosynthesis and store light energy in newly produced glucose

C

The cells stop all glucose reactions and use carbon dioxide as their only energy source

D

The cells use anaerobic respiration, producing lactic acid by incomplete glucose oxidation

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4.2 Respiration Questions

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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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