Anaerobic Respiration


What is Anaerobic respiration?

The conversion of glucose into energy in the absence of oxygen is called anaerobic respiration, that is, the respiration that occurs in absence of oxygen.

What are the Advantages of anaerobic respiration?

The anaerobic respiration is faster than the aerobic respiration and it does not require oxygen.

What are the Disadvantages of anaerobic respiration?

During anaerobic respiration in humans, lactic acid is produced. Lactic acid causes muscle cramps and muscle fatigue.

Anaerobic respiration

Anaerobic respiration

The net energy produced during anaerobic respiration is less than the energy produced in the aerobic respiration.