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What are differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration? Name some organisms that use anaerobic mode of respiration.


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Difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration:

Aerobic Respiration Anaerobic Respiration
Requires oxygen Occurs in the cytoplasm of cells
Occurs in mitochondria of cells Doesn't require oxygen
Produces a lot of ATP per glucose molecule Used during the first 1-2 minutes of exercise
Used when heart rate and breathing rate rise Produces less ATP per glucose molecule

Anaerobic respiration takes place in yeast, some bacteria and some internal parasites like tapeworm.

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