Question

What is the byproduct of anaerobic respiration in humans?

Answer 1

Anaerobic respiration:

1. The biochemical process of the generation of energy from the absorbed food either in the complete absence or lack of oxygen is called anaerobic respiration.
2. Respiration in the complete absence of oxygen occurs in yeast cells, where glucose is broken down to form ethanol, carbon dioxide, and energy.
3. Anaerobic respiration takes place in human muscle cells, where the breakdown of glucose produces lactic acid and energy.

Anaerobic respiration in human beings:

1. It occurs in the muscle cells when there is a lack of oxygen.
2. Lack of oxygen is observed in athletes after they finish running.
3. In this case, the glucose is broken down to give energy along with the byproduct which is lactic acid.