Aerobic and Anaerobic respiration

Aerobic Respiration

Aerobic respiration is respiration in the presence of oxygen. The word equation is :

• Glucose + oxygen = energy + carbon dioxide + water

Aerobic respiration can be maintained for long periods. e.g marathons, canoeing, long distance running

Anaerobic Respiration

Anaerobic respiration is respiration in the absence of oxygen. The word equation is :

• Glucose= energy + lactic acid

This can only be sustained for a short amount of time because of the build up of toxic lactic acid and…