What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?
Aspect | Aerobic Respiration | Anaerobic Respiration |
---|---|---|
Oxygen requirement | Requires oxygen | Does not require oxygen |
End products | Carbon dioxide and water | Carbon dioxide and alcohol (or lactic acid in muscles) |
Energy produced | Large amount of energy | Less energy compared to aerobic |
Occurs in | Most plants and animals | Yeast, some bacteria, and muscle cells during heavy exercise |
Both processes break down food to release energy inside cells.