EVERYDAY SCIENCE

SCIENCE

RESPIRATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How does the site of aerobic respiration in a cell compare with the site of anaerobic respiration?
A
Both aerobic and anaerobic respiration occur in the cytoplasm.
B
Both aerobic and anaerobic respiration occur in the mitochondria.
C
Aerobic respiration occurs in the mitochondria, while anaerobic respiration occurs in the cytoplasm.
D
Aerobic respiration occurs in the cytoplasm, while anaerobic respiration occurs in the mitochondria.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -While most aerobic respiration (with oxygen) takes place in the cell’s mitochondria, and anaerobic respiration (without oxygen) takes place within the cell’s cytoplasm.

Detailed explanation-2: -Plant cells do not have mitochondria and therefore cannot respire using aerobic respiration. Anaerobic respiration occurs in the cytoplasm, therefore plants do experience anaerobic respiration. They convert glucose into 3c (3 carbon) pyruvate through glycolysis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Aerobic respiration (respiration that takes place in presence of oxygen) Anaerobic respiration (respiration that takes place in absence of oxygen)

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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