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List the similarities and differences between aerobic and anaerobic mode of respiration
Answer:
Similarities:
- Both aerobic and anaerobic modes of respiration involve breaking down of glucose in order to produce energy .
- Both the processes lead to the release of ATP (energy currency of the cell). However, the amount of ATP produced from aerobic respiration is more.
- The oxidation of food takes place in both the processes.
Difference between Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration:
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Aerobic Respiration |
Anaerobic Respiration |
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1. Aerobic respiration occurs in the presence of oxygen |
1. Anaerobic respiration occurs in the absence of oxygen |
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2. Complete oxidation of glucose takes place to form CO 2 and H 2 O |
2. Incomplete oxidation of glucose takes place to form alcohol / lactic acid and CO 2 |
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3. It occurs in plant and animal cells |
3. It occurs in anaerobic bacteria and human muscle cells |
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4. For each molecule of glucose, 38 molecules of ATP are generated |
4. For each molecule of glucose, only 2 molecules of ATP are generated |
