Question

Differentiate between aerobic and anaerobic respiration

Answer 1

Aerobic means “with air”. Therefore, aerobic respiration is the process of cellular respiration that uses oxygen to produce energy from food. This type of respiration is common in most of the plants and animals including humans, birds, and other mammals.

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Anaerobic means “without air”. Therefore, this type of cellular respiration does not use oxygen to produce energy. 

Answer 2

Aerobic respiration vs Anaerobic respiration

Aerobic respiration 
1. Common in all higher plants and animals 
2. The process occurs inside living cells 
3. The process occurs in the presence of oxygen 
4. It is a permanent process that continuous throughout the life of plants and animals 
5. Energy is released in greater amounts in the form of ATP ~ 36 ATP molecules 
6. The process is non toxic to both plants and animals 
7. End products are CO2 and H2O

Anaerobic respiration 
1. Common in certain microorganisms but very rare in all higher plants and animals 
2. The process occurs inside living cells, but living cells are not essential in some cases 
3. The process occurs in the absence of oxygen 
4. It is a permanent process in anaerobic microorganisms but a temporary process in higher plants and animals only under anaerobic condition 
5. Energy is released in lesser amounts in the form of ATP ~ 2 ATP molecules. Heat is also generated in fermentation 
6.The process often toxic to both plants and animals 
7. End products are ethanol and CO2