Question

STRUCTURED/APPLICATION/SKILL TYPE
Given below is an overall chemical reaction of a certain process
C${}_6$H${}_{12}$O${}_6$ $\to lacticacid+2ATP+heatenergy$

Is this reaction applicable to animals or to plants or to both animals and plants?

Answer 1

The anaerobic respiration is only applicable to animals as it becomes a necessity when strenuous work is done by the animal and the oxygen is not supplied to match the need of respiration.