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. 

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