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ZIMSEC O-Level Combined Science

7.1.4.2Aerobic and anaerobic respiration

Aerobic and anaerobic respiration in ZIMSEC O-Level Combined Science: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Forms 2 and 4.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.1.4.2.1State the word equation for aerobic respiration.
  2. 7.1.4.2.2Describe aerobic and anaerobic respiration and give their word equations.
  3. 7.1.4.2.3Show that energy and carbon dioxide are released by respiring organisms and germinating seeds.

Lessons

  • Anaerobic respiration

    15 min

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  • Respiration and aerobic respiration

    18 min

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Sample question

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Aerobic and anaerobic respiration: sample question

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True or false: respiration and breathing are the same process.

Is the statement true or false?

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