Question

Which of the following is true about aerobic respiration?

• A. It takes place in the presence of carbon dioxide.
• B. It takes place in the presence of oxygen.
• C. It does not facilitate the synthesis of energy.
• D. The product of aerobic respiration in muscles is lactic acid.

Answer 1

The correct option is B It takes place in the presence of oxygen.

Cellular respiration, whether aerobic or anaerobic, is a metabolic process which derives energy from the food we consume.
Aerobic respiration uses the oxygen gathered during the process of breathing to breakdown glucose (sugars) from food to carbon dioxide, water and energy.