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Question 36
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A plant uses glucose to form cellulose and also uses glucose in respiration. Which statement best explains the difference between these processes?

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A

Both processes only break down molecules, but cellulose formation transfers less energy

B

Both processes only build molecules, but respiration transfers more chemical energy

C

Cellulose formation builds a larger molecule, whereas respiration breaks down glucose

D

Cellulose formation requires lactic acid, whereas respiration requires nitrate ions

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4.2 Respiration Questions

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

92 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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