EVERYDAY SCIENCE

SCIENCE

RESPIRATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What type of respiration requires oxygen?
A
Aerobic
B
Anaerobic
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cellular respiration can occur both aerobically (using oxygen), or anaerobically (without oxygen). During aerobic cellular respiration, glucose reacts with oxygen, forming ATP that can be used by the cell. Carbon dioxide and water are created as byproducts.

Detailed explanation-3: -Aerobic respiration requires the presence of Oxygen. Note: Aerobic respiration occurs in the cell’s mitochondrial matrix.

There is 1 question to complete.