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Anaerobic Respiration

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Anaerobic Respiration

Anaerobic respiration is respiration that occurs without oxygen. Anaerobic respiration is different from aerobic respiration, which occurs with oxygen.

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Anaerobic respiration

  • Anaerobic respiration is respiration that does not require oxygen.
  • Aerobic respiration is a quicker and more efficient way to respire.
    • Anaerobic respiration doesn’t release as much energy as aerobic respiration.
  • The by-product of anaerobic respiration is lactic acid.
    • In anaerobic respiration, glucose breaks down into lactic acid and energy.
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Anaerobic respiration - examples

  • Some microorganisms can live in low-oxygen soil.
    • Prokaryotes, such as some bacteria, use can survive in low-oxygen environments.
  • Yeast is a fungus that can undergo fermentation.
    • Fermentation is another example of anaerobic respiration.
    • Fermentation is used to make bread and brew beer.
    • In fermentation, glucose breaks down into carbon dioxide and ethanol.

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