What are the different ways in which glucose is oxidised to provide energy in various organisms? Explain with equations. Which of these processes provides the maximum energy?

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Glucose can be oxidised by one of the following three ways -

(i) In the absence of oxygen (anaerobic respiration), in muscles

(ii) In the absence of oxygen (anaerobic respiration), in yeast

(iii) In presence of oxygen (aerobic respiration), in mitochondria

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