Aerobic Respiration

• Functions of Aerobic Respiration


  Produces ATP for energy, powers cellular functions, and supports growth and development.
• Aerobic vs Anaerobic Respiration


  Aerobic: occurs in presence of O2, high energy yield, water and CO2 byproducts, mitochondria location. Anaerobic: occurs in absence of O2, low energy yield, lactic acid/ethanol and CO2 byproducts, cytosol location.
• Anaerobic respiration is a chemical reaction that occurs in cells without oxygen to release energy. It's less efficient than aerobic respiration, which occurs in the presence of oxygen, but it happens more quickly.
• Anaerobic respiration occurs when the body can't supply enough oxygen for aerobic respiration, such as during vigorous exercise.
• The by-product of anaerobic respiration is lactic acid.
• Anaerobic respiration occurs in the cell cytoplasm and doesn't require mitochondria. 
• Examples of anaerobic respiration include: 

  • Fermentation in yeast cells 
  • Bread production 
  • Alcoholic drinks
• In bread-making, carbon dioxide gas bubbles expand the dough and help the bread rise. In alcoholic drinks like beer and wine, ethanol is the alcohol produced by anaerobic respiration.