Question

List three the similarities and differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration​

Answer 1

Answer:

Similarities:

• The similarities between aerobic and anaerobic respiration, is that they both use glucose as the starting molecule. This is called the substrate.

• In addition, both aerobic and anaerobic respiration produce ATP, however, aerobic respiration produces a lot more ATP compared to anaerobic respiration.

• Food is oxidized in both cases and energy is released.

Differences:

• Aerobic respiration takes place in presence of oxygen; whereas anaerobic respiration takes place in absence of oxygen.

• Carbon dioxide and water are the end products of aerobic respiration, while alcohol is the end product of anaerobic respiration.

• Aerobic respiration releases more energy than anaerobic respiration.