Biology
Answer
Difference between Aerobic and anaerobic respiration:
| Aerobic respiration | Anaerobic respiration |
|---|---|
| Proceeds in the presence of oxygen. | Proceeds without using oxygen. |
| Complete breakdown of glucose. | Incomplete breakdown of glucose. |
| End products are carbon dioxide and water. | End-products are ethyl alcohol and carbon dioxide. |
| Energy liberated in large quantity (38 ATP) from one mole of glucose. | Energy liberated in small quantity (2 ATP) from one mole of glucose. |
| Occurs normally throughout life. | Occurs temporarily for short periods. |