What is anaerobic respiration?
Chemical reactions in cells that break down nutrient molecules and release energy without using oxygen.
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What is anaerobic respiration?
Chemical reactions in cells that break down nutrient molecules and release energy without using oxygen.
How does the energy released per glucose molecule compare between anaerobic and aerobic respiration?
Anaerobic respiration releases much less energy per glucose molecule than aerobic respiration.
What two products are formed when yeast breaks down glucose by anaerobic respiration?
Alcohol and carbon dioxide.
What product is formed when muscles break down glucose by anaerobic respiration during vigorous exercise?
Lactic acid.