Question

Which of the following is a common feature of both aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

• A. Glucose is broken down in both processes.
• B. Both occur in absence of oxygen.
• C. Both occur in presence of oxygen.
• D. Both release the same amount of energy.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Glucose is broken down in both processes.

In both aerobic and anaerobic respiration, glucose is broken down to release energy. In aerobic respiration the break down of glucose occurs in presence of oxygen and in anaerobic respiration, it occurs in the absence of oxygen.