Grade 11 · Life Sciences · Paper 1 · CAPS
Cellular Respiration – Grade 11 Life Sciences (Paper 1)
What Cellular Respiration covers, how it is examined in Grade 11, the 4 sections to study and how long it takes – plus live online lessons when you get stuck.
- Study sections
- 4
- Exam-style questions
- 9
- Marks of practice
- 92
- Study time
- ≈ 4 h 05 min
What it covers
Cellular Respiration is a Grade 11 Life Sciences topic in the CAPS curriculum, examined in Life Sciences Paper 1 of the Grade 11 school and provincial exams. You study it in 4 sections: Respiration, ATP and the mitochondrion; Aerobic respiration: glycolysis, Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation; Anaerobic respiration in muscles, yeast and industry; Investigations: CO₂ release, O₂ use, heat and yeast fermentation.
How it is examined
- Paper
- Grade 11 Life Sciences Paper 1
- Exams
- June and November school or provincial exams – your school sets the papers and the dates
- Weighting
- Cellular respiration ≈ 22/150 in Paper 1 (with photosynthesis, animal nutrition, gaseous exchange and excretion)
There is no national Grade 11 exam. Your school’s exam guideline says which topics each paper covers.
Sections to study
- Respiration, ATP and the mitochondrion25 min
- Aerobic respiration: glycolysis, Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation35 min
- Anaerobic respiration in muscles, yeast and industry30 min
- Investigations: CO₂ release, O₂ use, heat and yeast fermentation35 min
Study time
| Notes and worked examples4 sections | 2 h 05 min |
|---|---|
| Exam-style questions9 questions · 92 marks × 1,2 min per mark | 1 h 50 min |
| Topic quiz | 10 min |
| Total | ≈ 4 h 05 min |
Grade 11 exams are set by your school or province – plan back from the date your school gives you.
What you get in the portal
- 9 exam-style questions on Cellular Respiration (92 marks in total), each with a full marking memo
- Worked exam-style answers, point by point, with labelled diagrams for each of the 4 sections
- Tutor notes added to sections and questions – for the whole class or just for you
- A topic quiz and Grade 11 mock papers built from the exam-style questions
Notes, worked examples, questions and memos open once the tutor approves your account – usually with your first confirmed lesson.
Stuck on Cellular Respiration? Book a one-on-one lesson.
R250 per hour – 60, 90 or 120 minutes, online from anywhere in South Africa. Pick Cellular Respiration as your topic; you pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms.
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Questions about Cellular Respiration
How is Cellular Respiration examined in Grade 11?
Grade 11 learners write Life Sciences exams set by their school or province, in June and November. Cellular Respiration is part of Life Sciences Paper 1; the usual weighting is: Cellular respiration ≈ 22/150 in Paper 1 (with photosynthesis, animal nutrition, gaseous exchange and excretion). Your school’s exam guideline confirms which topics each exam covers.
How long does it take to study Cellular Respiration?
About 4 h 05 min: 2 h 05 min for the notes and worked examples in its 4 sections, 1 h 50 min for the 9 exam-style questions (92 marks) at 1,2 minutes per mark, and a 10-minute quiz.
Can I get online lessons for Grade 11 Cellular Respiration?
Yes. Create a free account in the Adventuity portal, request a one-on-one online lesson of 60, 90 or 120 minutes (or a seat in a group class) and choose Cellular Respiration as your topic. You pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms the booking.