Aerobic Respiration (CIE IGCSE Biology)

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen and is defined as the chemical reactions in cells that use oxygen to break down nutrient molecules to release energy
It is the complete breakdown of glucose to release a relatively large amount of energy for use in cell processes
It produces carbon dioxide and water as well as releasing useful cellular energy

Word equation for aerobic respiration

Remember this equation is the same as the photosynthesis equation, only the other way around, so if you know one, you know the other one too!

Balanced equation for aerobic respiration, IGCSE & GCSE Chemistry revision notes

Balanced equation for aerobic respiration

There are usually 3 marks given for the aerobic respiration chemical equation in an exam:

So make sure you can do all three to gain maximum marks!

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the (exam) results speak for themselves:

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