Biology GCSE
Aerobic and anaerobic pathways
What Aerobic and anaerobic pathways means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Aerobic and anaerobic pathways
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Aerobic respiration uses glucose and oxygen as reactants and releases more energy per glucose molecule, while anaerobic respiration occurs without oxygen and releases less energy per glucose molecule.
Topics that use Aerobic and anaerobic pathways
- Aerobic and anaerobic respiration (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Aerobic respiration
- Anaerobic respiration
- Cellular respiration
- Energy transfer
- Exothermic reactions
- Fermentation
- Homeostasis and movement
- Metabolism and synthesis
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