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Question 15

Cells from three organisms are placed in nutrient solutions containing glucose. The oxygen supply is controlled as shown.

CultureCellsOxygen condition
Gliver cells from a troutoxygen available
Hskeletal muscle cells from a frogno oxygen
Jroot cells from a bean plantno oxygen

Which statement correctly predicts both the products formed and the extent to which glucose is broken down?

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A

G forms carbon dioxide and water by complete breakdown; H forms ethanol and carbon dioxide and J forms lactic acid by incomplete breakdown

B

G forms ethanol and carbon dioxide by incomplete breakdown; H forms lactic acid by incomplete breakdown and J forms carbon dioxide and water by complete breakdown

C

G forms carbon dioxide and water by incomplete breakdown; H forms lactic acid and J forms ethanol and carbon dioxide by complete breakdown

D

G forms carbon dioxide and water by complete breakdown; H forms lactic acid and J forms ethanol and carbon dioxide by incomplete breakdown

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8.3 Respiration Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Biology
  3. /8.3 Respiration

98 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Biology 8.3 Respiration, covering 8.3.1 Aerobic and anaerobic respiration. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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