Question

Differentiate between

Aerobic respiration and Anaerobic respiration.

Answer 1

Aerobic Respiration

1. It takes place in the presence of oxygen.
2. Complete oxidation of food takes place.
3. 38 molecules of ATP are produced by oxidation of one gram mole of glucose.
4. CO₂ and H2O are the end products.

Anaerobic Respiration

1. It takes place in the absence of oxygen.
2. Incomplete oxidation of food takes place.
3. 2 molecules of ATP are produced by oxidation of gram mole of glucose.
4. Ethyl alcohol (C₂H₂ OH) and CO₂ are the end products.