2.36: Describe the Differences between Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration

*AEROBIC RESPIRATION: Breakdown of Glucose in the presence of Oxygen to produce Carbon Dioxide and Water to release energy; occurs in the Mitochondria of the cell

EQUATION:

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Glucose      +      Oxygen       →       Carbon Dioxide      +      Water

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*ANAEROBIC RESPIRATION: Breakdown of Glucose in the absence of Oxygen to produce Lactic acid (and small amounts of energy) in humans, and Carbon dioxide and Ethanol (and small amounts of energy) in yeast and plants; occurs during exercise and causes cramps in humans (due to build-up of Lactic acid)

EQUATION FOR ANAEROBIC RESPIRATION (HUMANS):

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Glucose       →       Lactic Acid

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EQUATION FOR ANAEROBIC RESPIRATION (YEAST AND PLANTS):

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Glucose       →       Ethanol      +      Carbon Dioxide