Differentiate Between Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration. 5 points each

Solution :
 
Aerobic respiration Anaerobic respiration

1. It occurs in the presence of O2.

2. It occurs in the cytoplasm and mitochondria.

3. It always releases CO2 and H2O as end product.

4. It involves production of high energy i.e 36 ATP.

C6H12O6  → CO2 + H2O + ATP ( Energy)

1. It occurs in the absence of O2.

2. It occurs only in the cytoplasm.

3. End products are mostly lactic acid and alcohol

4. It involves production of less energy only 2 ATP

C6H12O6 → Lactic acid /alcohol + energy

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Aerobic Respiration Anaerobic Respiration
Oxygen is present when this form of respiration takes place. Oxygen is absent when this form of respiration takes place.
Gases are exchanged in this form of respiration. Gases are not exchanged in this form of respiration.
It can be found in the cytoplasm and the mitochondria. It can be found only in the cytoplasm.
Glucose breaks down into carbon dioxide and water. Glucose breaks down into ethyl alcohol, carbon dioxide and energy.
All higher organisms such as mammals have this type of respiration. Lower organisms such as bacteria and yeast use this type. In other organisms, it occurs during heavy activities.
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