Question

explain the two ways in which glucose is oxidised to provide energy in various organisms

Answer 1

Answer: Glocose is widely oxidized in two ways namely aerobic and anaerobic.

Explanation: I assume you know the basic terms with respect to the answer and have shortly explained for clear understanding.

Aerobic type of oxydation consists of oxydation which occurs in the presence of oxygen. It usually occurs in higher grade organisms. It includes the following steps:

Glycolysis

Tricarboxylic cycle

Electronic transfer chain reaction (ETC)

After which 38 no. Of ATP molecules are obtained.

Anaerobic type is worked out in the absence of oxygen. It gives less no. Of ATP molecules as compared to the aerobic type. This happens in humans after performing exercise.

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