DENDROLOGY

TREE PHYSIOLOGY

RESPIRATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What do you mean by aerobic respiration?
A
When the oxidation of food takes place in presence of oxygen.
B
When the oxidation of food takes place in absence of oxygen.
C
When the oxidation of food takes place in presence of carbon-dioxide.
D
When the oxidation of food takes place in absence of carbon-dioxide.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct option is B False. Anaerobic respiration is a type of cellular respiration which takes place in the absence of oxygen. Aerobic respiration is the burning or oxidation of glucose in the presence of oxygen to release energy.

Detailed explanation-2: -A chemical process in which oxygen is used to make energy from carbohydrates (sugars). Also called aerobic metabolism, cell respiration, and oxidative metabolism.

Detailed explanation-3: -Anaerobic respiration is a normal part of cellular respiration. Glycolysis, which is the first step in all types of cellular respiration is anaerobic and does not require oxygen.

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