What are the differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Philoid · Accepted Answer

AEROBIC RESPIRATION

ANAEROBIC RESPIRATION

1) It involves use of oxygen.

2) 36-38molecules of ATP are released by complete breakdown of food.

3) The reactants are oxygen and glucose.

4) The end products are CO2, water and ATP.

5) Occurs in cytoplasm and mitochondria of cell.

1. Oxygen is not required.

2. Only 2molecules of ATP are release by partial breakdown of food.

3. The reactant is only glucose.

4. The end products are lactic acid and ATP.

5. Occurs only in cytoplasm of the cell.