What are the differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration? Name some organisms that use the anaerobic mode of respiration.

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Aerobic Respiration Anaerobic Respiration
$1.$ Occurs in the presence of $O_2$. $1.$ Occurs in the absence of $O_2$.
$2.$ Complete breakdown of glucose occurs. $2.$ Incomplete breakdown of glucose occurs.
$3.$ Occurs in the cytoplasm and mitochondria. $3.$ Occurs only in the cytoplasm.
$4.$ End products are $CO_2$ and $H_2O$. $4.$ End products are ethanol,lactic acid,or $CO_2$.
$5.$ Yields a large amount of energy ($36-38$ $ATP$). $5.$ Yields a small amount of energy ($2$ $ATP$).

Organisms that use anaerobic respiration include yeasts,certain bacteria,parasitic worms (like Ascaris),and human muscle cells during intense physical activity.

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