During the respiration of an organism A, 1 molecule of glucose produces 2 ATP molecules whereas in the respiration of another organism B, 1 molecule of glucose produces 38 ATP molecules.
(a) Which organism is undergoing aerobic respiration? (b) Which organism is undergoing anaerobic respiration? (c) Which type of organism, A or B, can convert glucose into alcohol? (d) Name one organism which behaves like A. (e) Name two organisms which behave like B.
(a) Organism B.
(b) Organism A.
(c) Organism A can convert glucose into alcohol, as it undergoes anaerobic respiration. In this process, glucose breaks down to form alcohol and carbon dioxide with the release of a small amount of energy.
(d) Yeast.
(e) Humans & Dogs.
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