Anaerobic respiration takes place only in

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Cytoplasm

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The correct option is D Cytoplasm
Anaerobic respiration (both glycolysis and fermentation) takes place in the fluid portion of the cytoplasm whereas the bulk of the energy yield of aerobic respiration takes place in the mitochondria.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Cytoplasm.'

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Anaerobic respiration takes place only in

The correct option is D CytoplasmAnaerobic respiration (both glycolysis and fermentation) takes place in the fluid portion of the cytoplasm whereas the bulk of the energy yield of aerobic respiration takes place in the mitochondria.Thus, the correct answer is 'Cytoplasm.'

The correct option is D Cytoplasm
Anaerobic respiration (both glycolysis and fermentation) takes place in the fluid portion of the cytoplasm whereas the bulk of the energy yield of aerobic respiration takes place in the mitochondria.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Cytoplasm.'