Question

Distinguish between aerobic respiration and anaerobic respiration?

Answer 1

Respiration:

• Respiration is the process by which animals break down complex molecules into simpler molecules for the production of energy. The process of respiration involves the intake of oxygen and exhale of carbon dioxide.

Types of respiration

• Respiration in animals has been broadly categorized into two types:
• Aerobic respiration
• Anaerobic respiration

Aerobic respiration	Anaerobic respiration
Aerobic respiration occurs when oxygen is available and involves an exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide with the environment.	Anaerobic respiration takes place during the lack of oxygen and does not involve the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen gases with the environment.
During the process of aerobic respiration, glucose ( simple sugar) gets converted into carbon dioxide and water along with the release of energy.	During the process of anaerobic respiration, glucose ( simple sugar) gets converted into ethyl alcohol and carbon dioxide.
All the higher organisms, especially mammals, follow the aerobic mode of respiration.	All lower organisms, including bacteria and fungi, follow an anaerobic mode of respiration.
Aerobic respiration is energetically more efficient and produces about 18 times more energy than anaerobic respiration.	Anaerobic respiration produces very less energy.