When respiration takes place in the presence of oxygen, it is called anaerobic respiration.

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The correct option is B False
Respiration is the process during which glucose is broken down to produce energy. This of 2 types : When respiration takes place in the presence of oxygen it is called aerobic respiration. When respiration takes place in the absence of oxygen then it is called anaeobic respiration.

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When respiration takes place in the presence of oxygen, it is called Anaerobic Respiration.

Select True(T) or False(F) in the following statements regarding aerobic and anaerobic respiration.

1. Aerobic respiration proceeds in the presence of oxygen.
2. Anaerobic respiration proceeds in the absence of oxygen.
3. In anaerobic respiration end product is water.
4. Aerobic respiration occurs normally throughout life.

Q. Respiration that takes place in the presence of oxygen is called

Q. Anaerobic respiration takes place in the absence of oxygen.

Respiration proceeds only when oxygen is available and is therefore called __(aerobic/ anaerobic) respiration.

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