2.2.B - Anaerobic Respiration (Fermentation)
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What is the main difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?
💡 Hint: Think about oxygen requirements.
What are the products of lactic acid fermentation?
💡 Hint: Focus on what happens in muscle cells.
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What is the main end product of lactic acid fermentation?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens in skeletal muscles.
True or False: Anaerobic respiration produces more ATP than aerobic respiration.
💡 Hint: Think about the energy yield.
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A muscle cell can undergo anaerobic respiration during intense activity. Describe the effects of lactic acid build-up on muscle cells and how the body compensates for this.
💡 Hint: Reflect on your experiences after strenuous exercise.
Compare and contrast the efficiency of alcoholic fermentation versus aerobic respiration in yeast.
💡 Hint: Consider how yeast survives and thrives in different environments.
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