The Table compares aerobic respiration and anaerobic respiration in human muscle cells.
Table
| Feature | Aerobic respiration | Anaerobic respiration |
|---|---|---|
| uses glucose | ✓\checkmark✓ | ✓\checkmark✓ |
| uses oxygen | ||
| produces lactic acid | ||
| produces carbon dioxide |
Complete the Table by writing a tick (✓\checkmark✓) or a cross (×\times×) in each empty box.
A sprinter runs a 100 m race.
Explain why the muscles of the sprinter respire anaerobically during the race.
Anaerobic respiration releases less energy from each molecule of glucose than aerobic respiration.
Give the reason why.
42 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.