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Cells use a gas from inspired air for aerobic respiration. State the word equation for aerobic respiration. + 2. +
See it on the paper →State the word equation for aerobic respiration.
See it on the paper →State the two products of aerobic respiration.
See it on the paper →Processes B and C are respiration. Describe the process of respiration.
See it on the paper →State the word equation for respiration.
See it on the paper →Germinating seeds need oxygen for respiration. State the word equation for respiration.
See it on the paper →State the balanced chemical equation for aerobic respiration.
See it on the paper →Name one other product of respiration.
See it on the paper →Comprehensive responses • Some candidates were able to construct the correct word equation for aerobic respiration. Limited responses • Some candidates attempted to construct a fully balanced symbol equation or use a mixture of words and symbols.
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0654/32 Q2(b)(i) (Cambridge)
Some candidates were awarded two marks and many were awarded one mark. Glucose was a common incorrect response.
— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 0654/33 Q10(b)(i) (Cambridge)
Many candidates described the path of oxygen through the body rather than the process of respiration. Some candidates confused respiration and photosynthesis. Few candidates were able to identify either the reactants or products in this reaction.
— Examiner report, February/March 2022, 0654/32 Q7(a)(ii) (Cambridge)
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