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Model Answer
Aerobic respiration provides more energy.
In aerobic respiration, glucose is completely broken down in the presence of oxygen, releasing a large amount of energy in the form of ATP. Anaerobic respiration breaks down glucose only partially (in the absence of oxygen), releasing far less energy.
Source: Life Processes, Chapter 5 (What you have learnt)
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Explanation
- The source passage directly states: "Aerobic respiration makes more energy available to the organism."
- Examiners expect two things: (1) naming aerobic respiration as the correct type, and (2) giving the reason — complete breakdown of glucose using oxygen releases more ATP/energy compared to the incomplete breakdown in anaerobic respiration.
- Keep the answer concise; one sentence naming the type and one sentence giving the reason is sufficient for 2 marks.