Question
Distinguish between the following: Aerobic respiration and Anaerobic respiration
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Answer
Aerobic respiration and Anaerobic respiration:
| Aerobic respiration | Anaerobic respiration | ||
| i. | It occurs in the presence of oxygen. | i. | It occurs in the absence of oxygen. |
| ii. | It involves the complete breakdown of respiratory material. | ii. | It involves the incomplete breakdown of gases. |
| iii. | The end products are carbon dioxide and water. | iii. | The end products are ethanol and carbon dioxide. |
| iv. | It involves the exchange of gases. | iv. | It does not involve the exchange of gases. |
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