Question

What are the differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration? [5 MARKS]

Answer 1

First 3 points each: 1 Mark
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$\begin{array}{ccc}& \text{Aerobic Respiration}& \text{Anaerobic Respiration}\\ 1.& \text{It occurs in the presence of oxygen}& \text{It occurs in the absence of oxygen.}\\ 2.& \text{Glucose is completely broken down into}& \text{Glucose is broken down into alchohol,}\\ & C{O}_2\text{and water along with release of}& \text{or lactic acid},C{O}_2\text{and energy}\\ & \text{energy}& \\ 3.& \text{It occurs in all organisms like mammals}& \text{It usually occurs in lower organisms like yeasts.}\\ & & \text{It occurs in higher organisms during heavy}\\ & & \text{Activities.}\\ 4.& \text{Glucose + oxygen}\to C{O}_2+\text{Water}+\text{Energy}& \text{Glucose}\to C{O}_2+\text{Alchohol/lactic acid}+\text{Energy}\end{array}$