1.What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
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| 11th Aug, 2012,
09:17: PM
Aerobic Respiration |
Anaerobic respiration |
In takes place in the presence of oxygen. |
In takes place in the absence of oxygen. |
It produces more energy. |
It produces less energy in comparison to aerobic respiration. |
38 molecules of ATP for every glucose molecule are produced. |
2 molecules of ATP for every glucose molecules are produced. |
Glucose is completely broken down into carbon dioxide and water. |
There is incomplete breakdown of glucose into ethanol and carbon dioxide or lactic acid. |
It occurs in all higher organisms |
It occurs in lower organisms like bacteria and yeast (and also in muscles of animals during vigorous activity) |
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| 13th Aug, 2012,
08:26: AM
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