Anaerobic respiration is a biological process in which cells generate energy without using oxygen. Instead, it relies on alternative molecules to accept electrons at the end of the electron transport chain. This process typically produces less energy compared to aerobic respiration. Anaerobic respiration can result in byproducts like lactic acid in animals or ethanol and carbon dioxide in yeast. It’s commonly used by organisms in environments where oxygen is scarce or during intense physical activity when oxygen supply can’t meet the demand.
Why does yeast undergo fermentation instead of anaerobic respiration when kept in absence of oxygen?
1 Answer What is the effect on the rate of CO2 evolution and the rate of glucose breakdown when an anaerobically respiring cell is given O2?
1 Answer What is the equation for anaerobic respiration? How can it be calculated?
1 Answer How is electron transport carried out in anaerobic respiration?
1 Answer Why does lactic acid level in the blood continue to rise after exercise when anaerobic respiration has ceased?
1 Answer What is the role of anaerobic respiration in yeast during the production of ethanol for biofuels?
1 Answer What are some other examples of anaerobes other than yeast?
1 Answer What is anaerobic respiration also called?
1 Answer What determines if a cell doing anaerobic respiration will produce lactic acid or ethanol?
1 Answer What is the purpose of anaerobic respiration? How does anaerobic respiration fulfill its purpose?
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