EVERYDAY SCIENCE

SCIENCE

RESPIRATION

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Which describes the difference between aerobic and anaerobic cellular respiration?
A
anaerobic requires oxygen, while aerobic does not
B
aerobic requires oxygen, anaerobic does not
C
anaerobic respiration is never found in animals
D
aerobic respiraiton is only found in animals
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: -Anaerobic bacteria are germs that can survive and grow where there is no oxygen. For example, it can thrive in human tissue that is injured and does not have oxygen-rich blood flowing to it. Infections like tetanus and gangrene are caused by anaerobic bacteria.

Detailed explanation-3: -Glycolysis, which is the first step in all types of cellular respiration is anaerobic and does not require oxygen. If oxygen is present, the pathway will continue on to the Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation. However, if oxygen is not present, some organisms can undergo fermentation to continually produce ATP.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Presence of Oxygen There are two types of cellular respiration: aerobic and anaerobic. One occurs in the presence of oxygen (aerobic), and one occurs in the absence of oxygen (anaerobic).

Detailed explanation-5: -There are three main steps of cellular respiration: glycolysis; the citric acid (TCA) or the Krebs cycle; and the electron transport chain, where oxidative phosphorylation occurs. The TCA cycle and oxidative phosphorylation require oxygen, while glycolysis can occur in anaerobic conditions.

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