EVERYDAY SCIENCE

SCIENCE

RESPIRATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Animals perform anaerobic respiration when the body is short of ____
A
energy.
B
carbon dioxide.
C
food.
D
oxygen.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Anaerobic respiration is also referred to as fermentation. When in absence of oxygen, the glucose molecule is broken down to produce alcohol and energy it is referred to as anaerobic respiration. It is majorly observed in lower groups of animals and fungi. It happens in the cytoplasm of the cell.

Detailed explanation-2: -Anaerobic respiration in animals requires no oxygen and produces lactic acid. Aerobic respiration generates significantly more energy for the same amount of glucose. Anaerobic respiration is inefficient in producing energy and results in cramps. During aerobic respiration, gases are exchanged.

Detailed explanation-3: -Anaerobic Respiration in Animals In animals, anaerobic respiration produces lactic acid as the glucose is not fully broken down. If the lactic acid builds up it can stop the muscles from working, causing cramp.

Detailed explanation-4: -Anaerobic Respiration occurs when there is a lack of oxygen. This process still breaks down the pyruvates but does not make as much ATP as aerobic respiration. In plants, anaerobic respiration is called alcohol fermentation and in animals, anaerobic respiration is called lactic acid fermentation.

Detailed explanation-5: -Anaerobic respiration is carried out by ascaris and liver fluke.

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