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Cambridge IGCSE Biology practice

What is anaerobic respiration?

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Anaerobic respiration

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What is anaerobic respiration?.

  1. A.A process that uses oxygen to release energy from nutrients
  2. B.A process that breaks down nutrients to release energy without oxygen
  3. C.A process that stores energy in nutrient molecules
  4. D.A process that produces oxygen in cells

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Anaerobic Respiration

Cells can break down nutrient molecules to release energy without using oxygen through anaerobic respiration.

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    Describe anaerobic respiration.

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