List the similarities and differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration.

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The similarity between aerobic and anaerobic respiration:
In both aerobic and anaerobic respiration, the food is broken down to release energy.
Differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration:
Aerobic respiration
Anaerobic respiration
It is the process of the breakdown of food in the presence of oxygen.
It is the process of the breakdown of food in the absence of oxygen.
Its end products are CO₂ and H₂O.
End products of anaerobic respiration can be lactic acid or CO₂ and alcohol.
It takes a long time to release energy.
It is a fast process as compared to aerobic respiration.
It produces a large amount of energy.
It produces a small amount of energy as compared to aerobic respiration.
Examples: It occurs in most plants and animals.
Examples: Yeast, bacteria, human muscle cells, etc. respire anaerobically.

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Aerobic respiration	Anaerobic respiration
It is the process of the breakdown of food in the presence of oxygen.	It is the process of the breakdown of food in the absence of oxygen.
Its end products are CO₂ and H₂O.	End products of anaerobic respiration can be lactic acid or CO₂ and alcohol.
It takes a long time to release energy.	It is a fast process as compared to aerobic respiration.
It produces a large amount of energy.	It produces a small amount of energy as compared to aerobic respiration.
Examples: It occurs in most plants and animals.	Examples: Yeast, bacteria, human muscle cells, etc. respire anaerobically.