What are the differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration? Name some organisms that use the anaerobic mode of respiration.
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The differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration are:
| Aerobic Respiration | Anaerobic Respiration |
|---|---|
| 1) Aerobic respiration occurs in the presence of oxygen. |
1) Anaerobic respiration occurs in the absence of oxygen. |
| 2) In this process, glucose breakdown completely results in oxidation. |
2) In this process, the glucose molecule breaks down incompletely. |
| 3) Carbon dioxide, water, and energy are released in the form of end products. |
3) The ethyl alcohol or lactic acid, carbon dioxide, and energy are formed as the end products. |
| 4) It takes place in both the plant and animal cells. |
4) It takes place in many anaerobic bacteria, yeast, and human muscle cells. |