Biology Cambridge IGCSE Course – Code 0610 and 0970: Topic 12 – Respiration

Course Description:

Welcome to our Biology Cambridge IGCSE course, meticulously tailored to help you conquer the intricacies of Topic 12: Respiration. This comprehensive course is specifically designed for both Code 0610 and Code 0970 syllabi, ensuring you’re well-prepared for the IGCSE Biology examination.

Course Highlights:

Comprehensive Core and Supplement Objectives: Master all core and supplement objectives as outlined in the syllabus for theory (papers 1, 2, 3, 4). These objectives provide a solid foundation for exam success.
Thoroughly Explained Experiments: Gain a deep understanding of practical experiments with detailed explanations. Notes summarize the method, results, interpretation, evaluation, reliability, and conclusion, enabling you to excel in paper 6 questions.

Course Outline & Objectives (Core and Supplement):

Respiration (Lesson 1): Key objectives include:

State the uses of energy in living organisms, including muscle contraction, protein synthesis, cell division, active transport, growth, the passage of nerve impulses and the maintenance of a constant body temperature.

Aerobic Respiration- Oxygen in expired air (Lesson 2): Key objectives include:

Describe aerobic respiration as the chemical reactions in cells that use oxygen to break down nutrient molecules to release energy.
State the word equation for aerobic respiration as: glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water.
State the balanced chemical equation for aerobic respiration as: C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O.

Anaerobic Respiration (Lesson 3): Key objectives include:

Describe anaerobic respiration as the chemical reactions in cells that break down nutrient molecules to release energy without using oxygen.
State that anaerobic respiration releases much less energy per glucose molecule than aerobic respiration.
State the word equation for anaerobic respiration in yeast as glucose → alcohol + carbon dioxide.
State the word equation for anaerobic respiration in muscles during vigorous exercise as glucose → lactic acid.
State the balanced chemical equation for anaerobic respiration in yeast as C6H12O6 → 2C2H5OH + 2CO2.
State that lactic acid builds up in muscles and blood during vigorous exercise causing an oxygen debt.
Outline how the oxygen debt is removed after exercise, limited to (a) continuation of fast heart rate to transport lactic acid in the blood from the muscles to the liver (b) continuation of deeper and faster breathing to supply oxygen for aerobic respiration of lactic acid (c) aerobic respiration of lactic acid in the liver.

Experiment – The Effect of Temperature on Yeast Respiration (Lesson 4): Key objectives include:

To investigate the effect of temperature on respiration in yeast.

Experiment – Using Up Oxygen During Respiration (Lesson 5): Key objectives include:

To investigate using up oxygen during respiration.

Course Benefits:

Engage with meticulously crafted video lessons, providing comprehensive explanations of each lesson and experiment.
Access downloadable summary study sheets that condense essential information, aiding your pursuit of an A* grade.
Enhance your preparation with quizzes and assignments based on past papers to boost your confidence for the exam.
Become part of a dynamic student group community, where you can interact with fellow learners and the course instructor, asking questions and sharing updates.

Unlock the captivating world of biology and prepare to excel in the IGCSE Biology examination through our “Biology Cambridge IGCSE Course – Code 0610 and 0970: “Respiration” course.

Course Content

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Lesson 1 Respiration 1 Quiz Sample Lesson

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Lesson Content

Multiple Choice Quiz | Paper 1 and 2 | Respiration

Lesson 2 Aerobic Respiration 1 Quiz

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Lesson Content

Multiple Choice Quiz | Paper 1 and 2 | Aerobic Respiration

Lesson 3 Anaerobic Respiration 1 Quiz

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Lesson Content

Multiple Choice Quiz | Paper 1 and 2 | Anaerobic Respiration

Experiment – The Effect of Temperature on Yeast Respiration

Experiment – Using Up Oxygen During Respiration

You will need:

Computer or Mobile
Internet

Lawra Hasayen Instructor

I'm the founder of Lawra Academy, with over two decades of teaching experience in Biology. I've had the privilege of instructing high school students preparing for exams such as IGCSE, A-levels, SAT, AP, IB, and SABIS, as well as offering tutoring to university students in various Business Administration subjects. During my extensive career, I spent more than 13 successful years at King Saud International School. My students consistently achieved outstanding results, often earning A* grades. Additionally, I served as the head of the biology department. Eventually, I decided to embark on my entrepreneurial journey, leading to the establishment of Lawra Academy.