A-Level Biology Specification

Edexcel B 9BI0

Section 5.5: Anaerobic respiration

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#5.5i

Know that anaerobic respiration is the partial breakdown of hexoses to produce a limited yield of ATP in the absence of oxygen.

#5.5ii

Understand the difference in ATP yields from one molecule of hexose sugar in aerobic conditions compared with anaerobic conditions.

#5.5iii

Understand how lactate as a by-product of anaerobic respiration affects mammalian muscle contraction.

#5.5iv

Understand how anaerobic respiration in plants results in ethanol formation.