Aerobic and Anaerobic respiration

• Aerobic Respiration word equation

  oxygen + glucose -> Carbon dioxide + water
• The main difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration is the presence of oxygen.
• Anaerobic respiration word equation

  Glucose -> lactic acid (energy)
• Where does aerobic respiration take place?

  Aerobic respiration takes place in the mitochondria of the cell.
• Anaerobic respiration differences compared to aerobic respiration.

  Doesn't need oxygen

  Releases little energy

  Produces carbon dioxide and lactic acid