Question

List the similarities and differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration. (3 marks)

Answer 1

The similarities between aerobic and anaerobic respiration are: (1 mark)

• Both the processes require glucose
• End products of both the processes are carbon dioxide and energy.

The difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration are: (2 mark)

$\begin{array}{cccc}& \text{Aerobic respiration}& & \text{Anaerobic respiration}\\ \text{1.}& \text{Occurs in presence of oxygen}& 1.& \text{Occurs in absence of oxygen}\\ \text{2.}& \text{End products are carbon dioxide and water}& 2.& \text{End products are alcohol or lactic acid and carbon dioxide}\end{array}$