1.4Motion, Forces and Energy
Respiration — Question Bank (Cambridge) — Cambridge IGCSE Physics 0625 Revision Notes & Topical Questions
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Curriculum Equation Key Balanced Cellular Respiration EquationFast Exam Solution
C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ ➔ 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + 36-38 ATP
Word Equation & Conditions: Glucose + Oxygen -> Carbon Dioxide + Water + Energy (36-38 ATP)
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1.4 Respiration
19 Multiple-Choice Questions with Official Mark Schemes
Question 1
0610/12_Winter_2016_Q23
Question 2
0610/12_Winter_2021_Q23
Question 3
0610/22_Winter_2024_Q4
Question 4
0610/22_Summer_2012_Q19
Question 5
0610/13_Summer_2024_Q27
Question 6
0610/21_Summer_2015_Q20
Question 7
0610/22_Summer_2023_Q21
Question 8
0610/22_Summer_2019_Q23
Question 9
0610/11_Summer_2026_Q20
Question 10
0610/12_Spring_2025_Q21
Question 11
0610/13_Winter_2024_Q24
Question 12
0610/11_Winter_2024_Q26
Question 13
0610/11_Summer_2024_Q26
Question 14
0610/12_Spring_2024_Q27
Question 15
0610/11_Summer_2023_Q24
Question 16
0610/13_Summer_2022_Q23
Question 17
0610/22_Spring_2022_Q23
Question 18
0610/21_Summer_2021_Q24
Question 19
0610/23_Winter_2018_Q21
Cambridge Lower Secondary Stage 8
1.4 Respiration – Complete Question Bank & Mark Scheme
Total Questions19 Questions with Verified Solutions & Past Paper Mark Schemes
Multiple Choice Questions (Exam Practice)
Question 1
Paper Ref: 0610/12_Winter_2016_Q23
Paper Ref: 0610/12_Winter_2016_Q23
The equations represent chemical reactions that take place in living organisms.
Which reaction releases the greatest amount of energy?
A
B
c
D
carbon dioxide + water > glucose + oxygen
glucose + oxygen — carbon dioxide + water
glucose —> alcohol + carbon dioxide
glucose — lactic acid
Which reaction releases the greatest amount of energy?
A
B
c
D
carbon dioxide + water > glucose + oxygen
glucose + oxygen — carbon dioxide + water
glucose —> alcohol + carbon dioxide
glucose — lactic acid
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: B
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: B
Question 2
Paper Ref: 0610/12_Winter_2021_Q23
Paper Ref: 0610/12_Winter_2021_Q23
Which chemicals are needed to release energy in aerobic respiration?
A
B
Cc
D
carbon dioxide and glucose
carbon dioxide and water
oxygen and glucose
oxygen and water
A
B
Cc
D
carbon dioxide and glucose
carbon dioxide and water
oxygen and glucose
oxygen and water
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: C
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: C
Question 3
Paper Ref: 0610/22_Winter_2024_Q4
Paper Ref: 0610/22_Winter_2024_Q4
What is the function of mitochondria in cells?
A to absorb light energy
to produce glucose
to release energy
0 OO DW
to transport oxygen
A to absorb light energy
to produce glucose
to release energy
0 OO DW
to transport oxygen
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: C
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: C
Question 4
Paper Ref: 0610/22_Summer_2012_Q19
Paper Ref: 0610/22_Summer_2012_Q19
Which process, inside cells, releases energy useful to the human body?
digestion
B_ excretion
C_ mitosis
D respiration
digestion
B_ excretion
C_ mitosis
D respiration
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: D
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: D
Question 5
Paper Ref: 0610/13_Summer_2024_Q27
Paper Ref: 0610/13_Summer_2024_Q27
What are the products of aerobic respiration in plants?
A alcohol and carbon dioxide
B_ carbon dioxide and lactic acid
C carbon dioxide and water
D lactic acid only
A alcohol and carbon dioxide
B_ carbon dioxide and lactic acid
C carbon dioxide and water
D lactic acid only
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: C
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: C
Question 6
Paper Ref: 0610/21_Summer_2015_Q20
Paper Ref: 0610/21_Summer_2015_Q20
Which process in humans does not use energy released from respiration?
cell division
B diffusion of oxygen
C muscle contraction
D protein synthesis
cell division
B diffusion of oxygen
C muscle contraction
D protein synthesis
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: B
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: B
Question 7
Paper Ref: 0610/22_Summer_2023_Q21
Paper Ref: 0610/22_Summer_2023_Q21
Which row shows aerobic respiration?
[esses Ts
[esses Ts
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: D
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: D
Question 8
Paper Ref: 0610/22_Summer_2019_Q23
Paper Ref: 0610/22_Summer_2019_Q23
Oxygen is required for aerobic respiration.
How many molecules of oxygen are required for the aerobic respiration of three molecules of
glucose?
A 3 B 6 C 12 D 18
How many molecules of oxygen are required for the aerobic respiration of three molecules of
glucose?
A 3 B 6 C 12 D 18
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: D
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: D
Question 9
Paper Ref: 0610/11_Summer_2026_Q20
Paper Ref: 0610/11_Summer_2026_Q20
What is produced by bacteria during aerobic respiration?
[Tatton oxide | etanot | eeteacid
A |no yes yes
B
Cc
D
[Tatton oxide | etanot | eeteacid
A |no yes yes
B
Cc
D
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: C
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: C
Question 10
Paper Ref: 0610/12_Spring_2025_Q21
Paper Ref: 0610/12_Spring_2025_Q21
Which substance is a gas needed for aerobic respiration?
A_ carbon dioxide
B_ glucose
C oxygen
D_ water
A_ carbon dioxide
B_ glucose
C oxygen
D_ water
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: C
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: C
Question 11
Paper Ref: 0610/13_Winter_2024_Q24
Paper Ref: 0610/13_Winter_2024_Q24
What is the equation for aerobic respiration?
A
B
Cc
D
glucose + carbon dioxide — oxygen + water
glucose + oxygen —> carbon dioxide + water
water + carbon dioxide — glucose + oxygen
water + oxygen — glucose + carbon dioxide
A
B
Cc
D
glucose + carbon dioxide — oxygen + water
glucose + oxygen —> carbon dioxide + water
water + carbon dioxide — glucose + oxygen
water + oxygen — glucose + carbon dioxide
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: B
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: B
Question 12
Paper Ref: 0610/11_Winter_2024_Q26
Paper Ref: 0610/11_Winter_2024_Q26
Which substances are used and produced in aerobic respiration in a plant cell?
substances used in substances produced in
aerobic respiration aerobic respiration
carbon dioxide and glucose oxygen and water
carbon dioxide and water glucose and oxygen
glucose and oxygen carbon dioxide and water
glucose and water carbon dioxide and oxygen
substances used in substances produced in
aerobic respiration aerobic respiration
carbon dioxide and glucose oxygen and water
carbon dioxide and water glucose and oxygen
glucose and oxygen carbon dioxide and water
glucose and water carbon dioxide and oxygen
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: C
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: C
Question 13
Paper Ref: 0610/11_Summer_2024_Q26
Paper Ref: 0610/11_Summer_2024_Q26
What is the word equation for aerobic respiration?
A carbon dioxide + glucose — oxygen + water
carbon dioxide + water — oxygen + glucose
oxygen + glucose — carbon dioxide + water
0 OO DW
oxygen + water — carbon dioxide + glucose
A carbon dioxide + glucose — oxygen + water
carbon dioxide + water — oxygen + glucose
oxygen + glucose — carbon dioxide + water
0 OO DW
oxygen + water — carbon dioxide + glucose
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: C
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: C
Question 14
Paper Ref: 0610/12_Spring_2024_Q27
Paper Ref: 0610/12_Spring_2024_Q27
What are the products of aerobic respiration?
>
carbon dioxide and lactic acid
B_ carbon dioxide and water
C carbon dioxide only
D
lactic acid and water
>
carbon dioxide and lactic acid
B_ carbon dioxide and water
C carbon dioxide only
D
lactic acid and water
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: B
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: B
Question 15
Paper Ref: 0610/11_Summer_2023_Q24
Paper Ref: 0610/11_Summer_2023_Q24
What is the word equation for aerobic respiration?
A
B
Cc
D
carbon dioxide + water — glucose + oxygen
glucose + oxygen — carbon dioxide + water
glycogen + oxygen — carbon dioxide + water
water + oxygen — glucose + carbon dioxide
A
B
Cc
D
carbon dioxide + water — glucose + oxygen
glucose + oxygen — carbon dioxide + water
glycogen + oxygen — carbon dioxide + water
water + oxygen — glucose + carbon dioxide
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: B
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: B
Question 16
Paper Ref: 0610/13_Summer_2022_Q23
Paper Ref: 0610/13_Summer_2022_Q23
Which substances are used in aerobic respiration?
glucose oxygen water
x Jv Jv key
v Jv x v= yes
v x v x=no
x Vv v
glucose oxygen water
x Jv Jv key
v Jv x v= yes
v x v x=no
x Vv v
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: B
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: B
Question 17
Paper Ref: 0610/22_Spring_2022_Q23
Paper Ref: 0610/22_Spring_2022_Q23
Which process uses energy released in respiration?
A
B
Cc
D
diffusion
evaporation
growth
osmosis
A
B
Cc
D
diffusion
evaporation
growth
osmosis
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: C
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: C
Question 18
Paper Ref: 0610/21_Summer_2021_Q24
Paper Ref: 0610/21_Summer_2021_Q24
Which equation is aerobic respiration?
A
B
Cc
D
6CO2 + 6H2O > 6CgHi206 + 6O2
60, + 6CO, > 6H2O + CeH i206
CegH1206 + 6O2 > B6CO2 + 6H2O
Ce6H1206 > 2C2H50H + 2CQO>
A
B
Cc
D
6CO2 + 6H2O > 6CgHi206 + 6O2
60, + 6CO, > 6H2O + CeH i206
CegH1206 + 6O2 > B6CO2 + 6H2O
Ce6H1206 > 2C2H50H + 2CQO>
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: C
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: C
Question 19
Paper Ref: 0610/23_Winter_2018_Q21
Paper Ref: 0610/23_Winter_2018_Q21
Glucose is required for respiration.
Which other molecule is required for aerobic respiration?
A carbon dioxide
B nitrogen
C oxygen
D
water
Which other molecule is required for aerobic respiration?
A carbon dioxide
B nitrogen
C oxygen
D
water
Options:
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: C
A
B
C
D
Correct Key: C
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