Difference between Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration


 
 
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Difference between Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration

Respiration : It is the biochemical process which involves breakdown of food material in the presence or absence of oxygen gas. It can be of two types Aerobic and anaerobic.  Aerobic respiration is found in higher organisms like mammals .

Difference between Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration

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     Aerobic Respiration

       Anaerobic Respiration

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It takes place in the presence of oxygen.

 It takes place in the absence of oxygen.

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Question : 1

In Aerobic respiration ___________ molecules of ATP are produced by the complete oxidation of one gram mole of glucose.

Right Option : C
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Question : 2

In Anaerobic Respiration only ____________ molecules of ATP are formed.

Right Option : A
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Question : 3

Which of the following are correct ?

(a) Respiration is the biochemical process which involves breakdown of food material in the presence or absence of oxygen gas.

(b) In Aerobic respiration only 2 molecules of ATP are formed.

Right Option : A
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