MICROANATOMY

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSCOPY CELL BIOLOGY

MITOCHONDRIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Anaerobic respiration (fermentation) is useful, but it does not create nearly as much
A
oxygen
B
energy
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Anaerobic respiration releases less energy than aerobic respiration but it does this more quickly. The product of this reaction is lactic acid. This builds up in muscles causing pain and tiredness, which can lead to cramp.

Detailed explanation-2: -Glucose is not completely broken down, so less energy is released than during aerobic respiration.

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