Question

What is the end-product of anaerobic respiration in animals?

Answer 1

Anaerobic Respiration:

1. Anaerobic respiration refers to cellular respiration occurring in absence of oxygen.
2. Anaerobic respiration is also referred to as fermentation.
3. When in absence of oxygen, the glucose molecule is broken down to produce alcohol and energy it is referred to as anaerobic respiration.
4. It is majorly observed in lower groups of animals and fungi.
5. It happens in the cytoplasm of the cell.
6. Instead of ethanol (alcohol), animal cells produce lactic acid during anaerobic respiration.
7. Some lower groups of animals and muscular cells under stressful conditions perform anaerobic respiration.
8. It is done for the rapid synthesis of energy to fulfill cellular demand.
9. Lactic acid is an end product of anaerobic respiration in animals.