Give differences between the following:
Anaerobic respiration and aerobic respiration

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Anaerobic respiration is a type of respiration where the food is broken down into alcohol, carbon dioxide, and energy in the absence of oxygen.
Aerobic respiration is a type of respiration where the food is broken down into carbon dioxide, water, and energy in the presence of oxygen.
Anaerobic respiration Aerobic Respiration
It can take place even in the absence of oxygen It can take place only in the presence of oxygen
It occurs only in the mitochondria of the cell It occurs in the cytoplasm and the mitochondria
Partial breakdown of glucose takes place Glucose is completely broken down
This type of respiration is seen in lower organisms like bacteria and yeast . This type of respiration is common in higher organisms

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Anaerobic respiration	Aerobic Respiration
It can take place even in the absence of oxygen	It can take place only in the presence of oxygen
It occurs only in the mitochondria of the cell	It occurs in the cytoplasm and the mitochondria
Partial breakdown of glucose takes place	Glucose is completely broken down
This type of respiration is seen in lower organisms like bacteria and yeast .	This type of respiration is common in higher organisms