EVERYDAY SCIENCE

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RESPIRATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement BEST compares aerobic and anaerobic respiration?
A
Less ATP is generated during anaerobic respiration than during aerobic respiration
B
more water is generated during anaerobic respiration than during aerobic respiration
C
more oxygen is generated during anaerobic respiration than during aerobic respiration
D
less lactic acid is generated during anaeobic respiration than during aerobic respiration
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Aerobic respiration generates 38 ATP, while anaerobic respiration generates 2 ATP using one glucose molecule. Anaerobic respiration thus produces less energy than aerobic respiration.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which statement best compares aerobic and anaerobic respiration? Less ATP is generated during anaerobic respiration than during aerobic respiration.

Detailed explanation-3: -Aerobic respiration is far more energy-efficient than anaerobic respiration. Aerobic processes produce up to 38 ATP per glucose. Anaerobic processes yield only 2 ATP per glucose.

Detailed explanation-4: -Anaerobic respiration produces less ATP than aerobic respiration due to the incomplete oxidation of the original glucose molecule as a result of not enough oxygen being present.

Detailed explanation-5: -There are two types of Respiration: Aerobic Respiration-Takes place in the presence of oxygen. Anaerobic Respiration –Takes place in the absence of oxygen.

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