Question

ratio of ATP in aerobic and anaerobic respiration ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

in aerobic respiration about 38 ATP molecules are formed , whereas in anaerobic respiration only 2 ATP molecules are formed which is way to much less to sustain a multicellular organism like humans, but still anerobic respiration is conducted in the muscle cells of our body when needed .

Answer 2

The ratio of ATPs produced in anaerobic respiration to aerobic respiration is 19/2

• Number of ATPs produced in aerobic  respiration is 38
• Number of ATPs produced in anaerobic respiration is 4
• Ratio of ATPs in aerobic to anaerobic respiration is hence 38/4 or 19/2.
• During the events of respiration a glucose molecule is converted into pyruvic acid. The fate of pyruvic acid is decided based on the availability of oxygen.
• In the absence of oxygen that is anaerobic respiration, pyruvic acid is converted into ethanol or lactic acid and 2 ATP's are produced. Alcohol is produced by fermentation by yeast whereas lactic acid is produced and gets accumulated in the skeletal muscles of the body.
• In the presence of oxygen pyruvic acid undergoes a series of reactions to produce CO2 and 38 ATP molecules.

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