What is the equation for anaerobic respiration? How can it be calculated?
What is the equation for anaerobic respiration? How can it be calculated?
Answer
The equation for anaerobic respiration depends on the type of fermentation. For lactic acid fermentation, the equation is: C6H12O6→2C3H6O3+2ATP. For alcoholic fermentation in yeast, it is: C6H12O6→2C2H5OH+2CO2+2ATP. To calculate, measure the amount of glucose consumed and the products formed to determine the efficiency of the process.