Anaerobic and Aerobic Respiration

Glucose + Oxygen ----> Carbon Dioxide + Water (+ Energy)

• Used for most of the time in our bodies
• Releases more energy than anaerobic respiration
• Not as quick as anaerobic respiration
  

Glucose -----> Lactic Acid (+Energy)

• Quicker energy release
• Not as efficient
• Lactic Acid builds up in muscles causing cramps
• After exercise oxygen is needed to break down the lactic acid into oxygen and water, so deep breathing continues
• This is called OXYGEN DEBT