Question detail

Which option most accurately separates the correct idea about aerobic respiration from a common mistake?

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MCQ

Type

practice

Style

Topic

Respiration

Question

A. Students should be able to compare aerobic and anaerobic respiration in terms of products formed.
B. Students often confuse the products of aerobic and anaerobic respiration, mistakenly stating that both processes produce the same end products.
C. It is not correct that students should be able to compare aerobic and anaerobic respiration in terms of products formed.
D. The idea only requires memorising the topic title for Respiration.

Answer

In this question, Students should be able to compare aerobic and anaerobic respiration in terms of products formed. is correct It stays aligned to the exact wording and meaning of the objective.

Explanation

In AQA-style practice, the correct answer must match the objective closely and use the science rather than filler wording. That is why Students should be able to compare aerobic and anaerobic respiration in terms of products formed. is the best option here. Linking the idea to a type of respiration that requires oxygen and produces carbon dioxide and water as by-products, along with a high yield of energy keeps the explanation specific.

Common mistake

Confusing Products of Respiration

Students often confuse the products of aerobic and anaerobic respiration, mistakenly stating that both processes produce the same end products.

Remember that aerobic respiration produces carbon dioxide and water, while anaerobic respiration in muscles produces lactic acid, and in yeast, it produces ethanol and carbon dioxide. Use mnemonic devices to help remember the different products.

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