Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073402435
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-243-7

Chapter 8 - Microbial Metabolism - 8.3 Catabolism: Getting Materials and Energy - 8.3 Learning Outcomes-Assess Your Progress - Page 224: 14

Answer

Aerobic respiration takes place in the presence of oxygen, while anaerobic process proceeds without involvement of oxygen. A total of 38 ATP are formed in aerobic respiration, while the anaerobic process forms only 2 ATP.

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Aerobic respiration takes place in the presence of oxygen, while anaerobic process proceeds without involvement of oxygen. A total of 38 ATP are formed in aerobic respiration, while the anaerobic process forms only 2 ATP.
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