GCSE Respiration Activity

This resource provides a comprehensive revision activity on Respiration for GCSE Combined Science (suitable for AQA, Edexcel, OCR). Designed specifically to support students in preparing for exams, it covers:

Aerobic respiration: word and balanced symbol equations, role of mitochondria, and uses of ATP.

Response to exercise: heart rate, breathing rate, blood flow, oxygen debt, and lactic acid removal.

Anaerobic respiration: differences in animals and yeast, energy yield, and industrial uses of fermentation.

Metabolism and the liver: anabolic and catabolic processes, glycogen storage, detoxification, and deamination.

The pack includes:

• A detailed comprehension activity written at GCSE level but with enough depth for effective revision.
• 20 exam-style questions ranging from 1–6 marks.
• A separate mark scheme with full model answers.

This resource is ideal for:

Classroom teaching

Independent study

Homework or revision tasks

Exam preparation practice