Question

Name the end products formed during:
(i) Oxidation of glucose in the muscles
(ii) Oxidation of glucose in body cells
iii) Breakdown of glucose anaerobically.

Answer 1

a. Oxidation of glucose in the muscles occurs due to lack of oxygen, the end products formed are lactic acid and ATP.
b. Oxidation of glucose in body cells occurs in the mitochondria in presence of oxygen. The end products are carbon dioxide, water and ATP.
c. Breakdown of glucose anaerobically in Yeast produces Ethanol, carbon dioxide and ATP, while in muscles, lactic acid and ATP are produced.