Answer to Question #197533 in Biology for Andu

Question

3. What is the essential difference between the anaerobic process and the aerobic process? (it is enough to write the reactions of two processes) 1 point

Answer 1

Aerobic respiration is associated with the use of oxygen and complete oxidation of glucose while anaerobic respiration does not require oxygen and results in the oxidation of glucose to lactate (i.e., animals) or ethanol (i.e., yeasts).

Aerobic respiration:

C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ = 6CO₂ + 6H₂O

Anaerobic respiration:

C₆H₁₂O₆ = 2C₃H₃O₆ + 2H₂O