Anaerobic Cellular Respiration is a part of the VCE Biology area of study ‘How do Cellular Processes Work?’ and subtopic ‘Cellular Respiration’. Anaerobic respiration occurs in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. It breaks down sugars to produce energy without the presence of oxygen. The anaerobic process begins with glycolysis. In animals, the resulting pyruvate is converted to lactic acid, while in plants and yeasts, the pyruvate is converted to ethanol or carbon dioxide.
So What is Anaerobic Respiration?
This video will explain what this process is, and why it is important.
What is the Steps of Anaerobic Respiration?
This video will outline the steps of anaerobic respiration.
So What’s the Difference to Aerobic Respiration?
This video compares anaerobic and aerobic respiration.
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