Question
List the similarities and differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration.

Answer

S.No.
Aerobic
Anaerobic
$1.$
It uses oxygen in the process.
Anaerobic respiration takes place in the absence of oxygen.
$2.$
In this process, glucose is completely broken down into $\mathrm{CO}_2$ , Water along with release of energy.
In this process, glucose is broken into ethyl alcohol, $\mathrm{CO}_2$ and energy.
$3.$
It occurs in all organisms like mammals.
It usually occurs in lower organisms like yeast (fungi) and bacteria. It can occur muscles of higher organisms during heavy activities.
$4.$
Glucose + Oxygen → Carbon dioxide + Water + Energy
Glucose → Ethyl alcohol + Carbon dioxide + Energy

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