Question

Give the anaerobic and aerobic respiration reactions.

Answer 1

Definition:
Respiration is an oxidation process that converts complex molecules into simpler compounds thereby liberating energy.

1. Aerobic and anaerobic respiration are the types of respiration.
2. Aerobic respiration takes place in the presence of oxygen and liberates a high amount of energy.
3. C₆H₁₂O₆⇢ pyruvate⇢ CO₂+ H₂O+ energy is an aerobic respiration reaction.
4. Anaerobic respiration takes place in the absence of oxygen and liberates less energy. It is also called fermentation.
5. Alcoholic fermentation and lactic acid fermentation are the types of fermentation.
6. C₆H₁₂O₆⇢ pyruvate⇢ lactic acid + energy is the lactic acid fermentation reaction.
7. C₆H₁₂O₆⇢ pyruvate⇢ ethanol + CO₂ + energy is the ethanol/ alcoholic fermentation reaction.