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Explore: Inside a Mitochondrion

Part of Respiration · GCSE GCSE Biology revision

This diagram covers Explore: Inside a Mitochondrion within Respiration for GCSE Biology. Topic 2: Respiration It is section 2 of 17 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.

Topic position

Section 2 of 17

Practice

15 questions

Recall

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🫁 Explore: Inside a Mitochondrion

Tap each part of the mitochondrion to see how it is built to release energy from glucose — and where the cell goes when oxygen runs out.

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Read this section alongside the surrounding pages in Respiration. That gives you the full topic sequence instead of a single isolated revision point.

Your Body's Power Station Aerobic Respiration: The Main Energy Pathway Anaerobic Respiration: Energy Without Oxygen Mycoprotein: Fermentation for Food

Practice Questions for Respiration

Where in the cell does aerobic respiration take place?

A. Nucleus
B. Mitochondria
C. Chloroplasts
D. Cytoplasm

1 markfoundation

Give three uses of energy released from respiration.

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Quick Recall Flashcards

Is respiration endothermic or exothermic?

Exothermic — it releases energy from glucose. This energy is used for movement, growth, and keeping warm.

Word equation for aerobic respiration?

glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water (+ energy released)

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Your Body's Power Station

Aerobic Respiration: The Main Energy Pathway