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List the similarities and differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
The similarities between aerobic and anaerobic respiration are:
Aerobic respiration | Anaerobic respiration |
(i) This type of respiration utilize sugar molecules as the substrate. It uses glucose as the starting molecule. | (i) This type of respiration utilize sugar molecules as the substrate. It uses glucose as the starting molecule. |
(ii) This process takes place inside the cells and produces energy in the form of ATP (Adenosine Tri-Phosphate). | (ii) This process takes place inside the cells and produces energy in the form of ATP (Adenosine Tri-Phosphate). |
The difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration are given below:
Aerobic respiration | Anaerobic respiration |
(i) It takes place in the presence of oxygen. | (i) It takes place in the absence of oxygen. |
(ii) It produces a considerable amount of energy. | (ii) Lesser energy is produced during this process. |
(iii) The end products are carbon dioxide and water. | (iii) The end products are ethanol and carbon dioxide (in yeast) and lactic acid (in animal muscles). |
(iv) Complete breakdown of food occurs during aerobic respiration | (iv) Partial breakdown of food occurs during anaerobic respiration. |
Example: Human Beings. | Example: Yeast. |
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