Question

How are aerobic and anaerobic respirations different in plants?

Answer 1

Difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration:

S. No.	Aerobic respiration	Anaerobic respiration
1.	The reaction proceeds in the presence of oxygen.	The reaction proceeds in the absence of oxygen
2.	Complete breakdown of sugar.	Incomplete breakdown of sugar.
3.	Occurs normally throughout life.	Occurs temporarily for a short period of time.
4.	Large quantity of energy is released from one mole of glucose breakdown (38 ATP)	Small quantity of energy is released from one mole of glucose breakdown (2 ATP).
5.	The end products of the process are carbon dioxide and water	The end products of the process are carbon dioxide and ethanol.
6.	Site of occurrence is mitochondria.	Site of occurrence is cytoplasm.