Distinguish, differentiate, compare and explain what is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
Difference between Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration
- Aerobic respiration is the process of breakdown of food in the presence of oxygen whereas anaerobic respiration is the process of breakdown of food in the absence of oxygen.
- End products of aerobic respiration are CO2 and H2O while in anaerobic respiration end products of anaerobic respiration can be lactic acid or CO2 and alcohol.
- Aerobic respiration takes a longer time to release energy compared to anaerobic respiration.
- Aerobic respiration produces a large amount of energy while anaerobic respiration produces the small amount of energy as compared.
Examples of aerobic respiration: It occurs in most plants and animals.
Examples of anaerobic respiration: Yeast, bacteria, human muscle cells, etc. respire anaerobically.