Question

what is the merits and demerits of anaerobic respiration

Answer 1

advantage: more ATP are produced
ATP are produced faster,
less energy efficient
disadvantage: increase oxygen toxicity,survival allowed on places which lack oxygen

Answer 2

Disadvantages: Anaerobic respirationgenerates only two ATPs and produces lactic acid. Most lactic acid diffuses out of the cell and into the bloodstream and is subsequently absorbed by the liver. Some of the lactic acid remains in the muscle fibers, where it contributes to muscle fatigue.Another advantage of anaerobic respiration is its speed. It produces ATP very quickly. For example, it lets your muscles get the energy they need for short bursts of intense activity (see Figure below). Aerobic respiration, on the other hand, produces ATP more slowly