Question

why is aerobic respiration yield more energy than anerobic respiration

Answer 1

1️⃣Energy released during respiration is determined by the production of ATP molecules in the process.

2️⃣Since aerobic respiration breaks down 1 glucose molecule to form approximately 38 ATP molecules and in anaerobic respiration 1 glucose molecules forms only 2 ATP molecules.

3️⃣Therefore, aerobic respiration produces more energy than anaerobic respiration.

Answer 2

A full cycle of Aerobic respiration with one glucose molecule can produce roughly 34-36 atp Molecules.

Where as in Anaerobic respiration the lack of oxygen makes the cell stop the process after the first step glycolysis. Thats why less atp is produced.

This is why aerobic respiration yields more energy than anaerobic respiration.