AP BIOLOGY

LABORATORY REVIEW

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement best distinguishes aerobic from anaerobic respiration?
A
Only aerobic respiration requires oxygen.
B
Only anaerobic respiration occurs in the mitochondria.
C
Only aerobic respiration involves fermentation.
D
Only anaerobic respiration produces carbon dioxide.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Aerobic Respiration-Takes place in the presence of oxygen. Anaerobic Respiration –Takes place in the absence of oxygen.

Detailed explanation-2: -Aerobic: Aerobic respiration takes place in the mitochondria and requires oxygen and glucose, and produces carbon dioxide, water, and energy. (glucose + oxygen-> carbon dioxide + water). Anaerobic respiration also produces energy and uses glucose, but it produces less energy and does not require oxygen.

Detailed explanation-3: -Aerobic respiration takes place in presence of oxygen; whereas anaerobic respiration takes place in absence of oxygen. Carbon dioxide and water are the end products of aerobic respiration, while alcohol is the end product of anaerobic respiration.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are two types of respiration: aerobic and anaerobic respiration. One that takes place in presence of oxygen is called aerobic respiration. Aerobic respiration requires the presence of oxygen to produce energy from food. It is the most common type of respiration seen in plants and animals.

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