Question

Q1: How anaerobic respiration of plant is different from anaerobic respiration of
animals? Write down the word equation of anerobic respiration in plants.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Anaerobic respiration in plants produces ethanol (C2H5OH) whose accumulation may kill the plant, whereas in animals anaerobic respiration produces lactic acid (CH3CH(OH)COOH) that however cannot cause death of animal but lead to minor muscle cramps, but they can be cured with hot water bath or a massage.

The equation is:

glucose + enzymes = carbon dioxide + ethanol / lactic acid. Though it does not produce as much energy as aerobic respiration, it gets the job done.