Why is aerobic respiration more efficient than anaerobic respiration?

Because aerobic respiration occurs in oxygen rich environment

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Because aerobic respiration occurs in higher animals

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Because aerobic respiration yields more energy compared to anaerobic respiration

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Anaerobic respiration is more effective than aerobic respiration

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The correct option is C Because aerobic respiration yields more energy compared to anaerobic respiration
In anaerobic respiration yield of ATP is only 5 to 6 molecules while in aerobic respiration the yield of ATP is around 36 to 38 molecules means it is around six times more. This is the reason it is more efficient than anaerobic respiration.
So the correct option is 'Because aerobic respiration yields more energy compared to anaerobic respiration'.

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