Question
Differentiate between  $:$
aerobic respiration and anaerobic respiration.

Answer

Aerobic Respiration $:$
  • It takes place in the presence of oxygen.
  • Complete oxidation of food takes place.
  • $38$ molecules of $\text{ATP}$ are produced by oxidation of one gram mole of glucose.
  • $CO_2$ and $H_2O$ are the end products.
Anaerobic Respiration $:$
  • It takes place in the absence of oxygen.
  • Incomplete oxidation of food takes place.
  • $2$ molecules of $\text{ATP}$ are produced by oxidation of gram mole of glucose.
  • Ethyl alcohol $(C_2H_5OH)$ and $CO_2$​​​​​​​ are the end products.

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