Question

Which process releases a greater amount of energy- aerobic or anaerobic respiration?

• A. Aerobic respiration
• B. Anaerobic respiration
• C. Both release equal amount of energy
• D. Depends on environmental factors

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Aerobic respiration

Anaerobic respiration involves the incomplete breakdown of glucose. It releases around 5% of the energy released by aerobic respiration per molecule of glucose. The release of energy in the aerobic process is a lot greater than in the anaerobic process.