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What are disadvantages of fermentation when compared to the processes aerobic and anaerobic respiration?
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∙ 14y ago
The equation for anaerobic respiration is:
glucose ---> lactic acid + carbon dioxide + energy
To know the disadvantages of anaerobic respiration it is best to compare it to aerobic respiration which involves oxygen (glucose + oxygen ---> carbon dioxide + water + energy)
For humans to respire regularly and for long periods of time, oxygen is required. This means that anaerobic respiration through humans causes a lack of oxygen, and cannot be carried out for a very long time.
Lactic acid is also produce and this is toxic and causes things such as cramp to build up.
Anaerobic respiration also produces very little energy compared to aerobic respiration so is not suitable for every day respiration!
Humans will mostly breathe anaerobically in situations such as sprinting in a race.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe process of fermentation is the second stage of cellular respiration when oxygen is not present. The first stage, glycolysis, is always able to take place because it is an anaerobic process. Following glycolysis is either fermentation or the Krebs Cycle depending on whether it is anaerobic or aerobic respectively. When anaerobic, without oxygen, fermentation takes place and produces bodily toxins such as ethyl alcohol and lactic acid. These are the disadvantages of fermentation.
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∙ 9y agoThe disadvantages of aerobic respiration would be that it requires oxygen. This can be hard for organisms who live in areas with little oxygen.
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Is fermentation a form of respiration or photosynthesis?
No; fermentation is an alternative metabolic pathway to respiration, not photosynthesis. Both processes (photosynthesis and respiration) have alternative pathways depending on conditions.
What processes produces the most ATP?
Aerobis respiration produces 36 ATP, while glycolysis and anaerobic only produce 2.
What end products are made in anaerobic respiration?
The products of aerobic respiration are water and carbon dioxide. The products of anaerobic respiration are carbon dioxide and either lactic acid or alcohol. The waste product of anaerobic respiration is lactic acid (in animals). In plants, ethanol is the waste product.
Anaerobic catabolism of organic nutrients is called?
Anaerobiosis is another term for anaerobic respiration. Fermentation is also sometimes used interchangeably with anaerobic respiration.I agree with the above; however, we recently discussed this and as far as fermentation is concerned, there are many types; the two most common are: lactic acid fermentation and alcohol fermentation. = =
Why is cellular respiration preferred over fermentation?
Fermentation is also known as an anaerobic process. Aerobic processes are preferred because ATP is created much more effectively when there is oxygen present, as opposed to anaerobic, which is without oxygen.
What is difference between glycolysis and fermentation?
Fermentation is anaerobic respiration. Glycolysis is part of aerobic respiration. The pathways for both processes, however, are almost identical to each other.
Which terms describes the process of breaking down of sugar or other organic compounds in the absence of oxygen which generates ATP and produces organic acids or alcohol?
Anaerobic respiration.The process is also called fermentation, but this term is used in different ways by different people. Anaerobic respiration in plants and yeast, for example, is often called ethanol fermentation, and in animals the equivalent process is lactic acid fermentation.
Is fermentation a form of respiration or photosynthesis?
No; fermentation is an alternative metabolic pathway to respiration, not photosynthesis. Both processes (photosynthesis and respiration) have alternative pathways depending on conditions.
What is the production of anaerobic respiration?
As Anaerobic respiration takes place in two different processes so we have different products according to the process.In the case of alcoholic fermentation (such as in yeast), alcohol (C2H5OH) and CO2 are produced as the main products of anaerobic respiration.In case of lactic acid fermentation (e.g in muscle cells of humans) pyruvic acid is converted into lactic acid (C3H6O3)in anaerobic respiration.
What is the products of Anaerobic?
As Anaerobic respiration takes place in two different processes so we have different products according to the process.In the case of alcoholic fermentation (such as in yeast), alcohol (C2H5OH) and CO2 are produced as the main products of anaerobic respiration.In case of lactic acid fermentation (e.g in muscle cells of humans) pyruvic acid is converted into lactic acid (C3H6O3)in anaerobic respiration.
What processes produces the most ATP?
Aerobis respiration produces 36 ATP, while glycolysis and anaerobic only produce 2.
What are processes that do not use oxygen?
anaerobic (e.g. fermentation)
Which processes are aerobic and anaerobic?
· An anaerobic process It is the metabolic process that requires no oxygen to generate energy for example respiration in the absence of O2 is called anaerobic respiration.
What end products are made in anaerobic respiration?
The products of aerobic respiration are water and carbon dioxide. The products of anaerobic respiration are carbon dioxide and either lactic acid or alcohol. The waste product of anaerobic respiration is lactic acid (in animals). In plants, ethanol is the waste product.
Anaerobic catabolism of organic nutrients is called?
Anaerobiosis is another term for anaerobic respiration. Fermentation is also sometimes used interchangeably with anaerobic respiration.I agree with the above; however, we recently discussed this and as far as fermentation is concerned, there are many types; the two most common are: lactic acid fermentation and alcohol fermentation. = =
Why is cellular respiration preferred over fermentation?
Fermentation is also known as an anaerobic process. Aerobic processes are preferred because ATP is created much more effectively when there is oxygen present, as opposed to anaerobic, which is without oxygen.
What are the two major metabolic processes that are considered respiration?
Anaerobic and aerobic
