What is meant by the statement “aerobic respiration is more efficient.”?

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Aerobic respiration :

Aerobic respiration is the complete oxidation of glucose and other respiratory substrates in the presence of oxygen.

Ample amount of $A T P$ formed

The number of $A T P$ molecules formed during aerobic respiration are 38. Hence, an ample amount of energy is released during aerobic respiration. Thus, it is an efficient process.

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