What are the differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

Aerobic respiration requires glucose and oxygen, while anaerobic respiration only requires glucose. The glucose is completely broken down in aerobic respiration whereas in anaerobic respiration it is only partially broken down. The end products of aerobic respiration are carbon dioxide and water. In anaerobic respiration the end products differ depending on the type of cell. In animal cells the end product is lactic acid whereas in plant cells and yeast the end products are carbon dioxide and ethanol. Aerobic respiration releases 19 times more energy than anaerobic respiration. 

AL
Answered by Arabella L. Biology tutor

8830 Views

See similar Biology GCSE tutors

Related Biology GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Explain what advantage a large surface area to volume ratio will provide for a penguin living in Antarctica


Describe which neurones are involved in coordinating a reflex action.


Why are drug trials needed?


Lipids are molecules that are derived from


We're here to help

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

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences