Question

Differentiate between aerobic and anaerobic respiration.

Answer 1

1. Aerobic respiration:

• oxygen is used to break down organic CO2 and H2O
• Large amount of energy is liberated
• Occurs in higher Forms of organisms
• Glucose + Oxygen —+ Carbon dioxide + water + energy.
• C6H2O6 + O2→ 6CO2+ 6H2O+ H2O + Energy.

2. Anaerobic respiration:

• organic compounds are broken in the absence of oxygen, producing alcohol and CO2
• Small amount of energy is liberated.
• occurs in lower Forms of organisms.
• Glucose + Ethos Alcohol + Carbon dioxide + Energy
• C6H2O6→ 2C2H5OH + 2CO2 + Energy.