Anaerobic respiration

Anaerobic respiration takes place without oxygen. As it is the incomplete oxidation of glucose, much less energy is released than in aerobic respiration.
Anaerobic respiration takes place in muscles in humans.
- Word equation: \(\text{glucose}\longrightarrow\text{lactic acid}\)
- The incomplete oxidation of glucose produces lactic acid.
Anaerobic respiration takes place in plant and yeast cells.
- Word equation: \(\text{glucose}\longrightarrow\text{ethanol} + \text{carbon dioxide}\)
- Anaerobic respiration in yeast cells is called fermentation and is used in the manufacture of bread and alcoholic drinks.

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