How is anaerobic respiration in plants and animals different?

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Anaerobic respiration
Anaerobic respiration is the process of releasing energy by the breakdown of molecules in living cells in the absence of oxygen.
Anaerobic respiration in plants occurs by the following reaction:
C₆H₁₂O₆⇢ 2 C₂H₅OH + 2 CO₂+ 2 ATP
In the process of anaerobic respiration in animals, the end product formed is lactic acid which is later oxidized to water and carbon dioxide.

Difference between anaerobic respiration in plants and animals:
Anaerobic respiration in plants Anaerobic respiration in animals
The end products formed are carbon dioxide and ethanol.
The end product is only lactic acid.
2. Heat energy released is more than that in the case of animals. 2. Heat energy released is less than that in the case of plants.
3. Foaming occurs due to the released carbon dioxide 3. Foaming does not occur as no carbon dioxide is present.

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Anaerobic respiration in plants	Anaerobic respiration in animals
The end products formed are carbon dioxide and ethanol.	The end product is only lactic acid.
2. Heat energy released is more than that in the case of animals.	2. Heat energy released is less than that in the case of plants.
3. Foaming occurs due to the released carbon dioxide	3. Foaming does not occur as no carbon dioxide is present.