What does anaerobic mean?

Anaerobic conditios are those in which oxigen is not present, or present in very low quantities. Processes which are anaerobic tend to be found in stationary waters, and inside our muscles for example.

GG
Answered by Gonzalo G. Biology tutor

3455 Views

See similar Biology GCSE tutors

Related Biology GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Describe the differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration.


Symptoms of Salmonella include vomiting and diarrhoea, and it is known this is caused by a bacterium. What does the bacterium do to cause such symptoms?


How would you define the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?


What are the names given to the body's first and second line of defence against disease? Name an example for each and how it works to prevent disease.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning