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Respiration

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What you'll learn

How cells release energy.

Key ideas

  • Aerobic respiration (in mitochondria) and its equation.
  • Anaerobic respiration: lactic acid (humans), ethanol + CO₂ (yeast).

Exam tips

  • Learn the word equation.
  • Explain the oxygen debt.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing respiration with breathing.
  • Muddling human and yeast anaerobic products.
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