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In cellular respiration, going through the citric acid cycle and the electron transport chain create a total of 36 ATP molecules. Without oxygen you only can get 2 ATP molecules because those reactions require oxygen.

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Is oxidative phosphorylation involved as a pathway with ATP?

Oxidative phosphorylation is involved as a pathway with ATP.Although the many forms of life on earth use a range of different nutrients, almost all carry out oxidative phosphorylation to produce ATP, the molecule that supplies energy to metabolism. This pathway is probably so pervasive because it is a highly efficient way of releasing energy, compared to alternative fermentation processes such as anaerobic glycolysis.


What are the key differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration in terms of energy production and the utilization of oxygen?

Aerobic respiration produces more energy than anaerobic respiration and requires oxygen to do so. Anaerobic respiration produces less energy and does not require oxygen.


How do products of anaerobic respiration cause you cells to be less efficient?

It is inefficient because the glucose in your muscles are not completely broken down, so only a small amount of energy is released for use in the cells. (Less ATP formed) Lactic acid also accumulates in the cells. This is eventually broken down into CO2 and H2O, but can take up to 30 minutes, depending on how fit you are. Lactic acid sits in your muscles and makes them stiff.


Can cells that carry on aerobic respiration operate anaerobically if needed?

Cells can usually make up for a lack of oxygen to produce energy with anaerobic respiration. For example, when doing heavy physical exercise like lifting weights (i.e. anaerobic exercise), the amount of energy required of the muscle cells exceeds the amount the cells are able to make through aerobic respiration given the amount of oxygen they get. So they compensate by using anaerobic respiration (glycolysis and fermentation of pyruvic acid) to produce that extra ATP. However, the byproduct of this anaerobic respiration, lactic acid, accumulates in the cells and body and is toxic. It has to be processed and broken down by the liver (when it accumulates in the muscles, for example, it causes muscle aches after exercise). So most animal cells cannot survive indefinitely solely on anaerobic respiration, but can supplement their energy generation with it if necessary.


Why are the two types of respiration called aerobic and anaerobic?

Aerobic respiration requires oxygen to produce energy, while anaerobic respiration does not rely on oxygen. The terms "aerobic" and "anaerobic" refer to the presence or absence of oxygen in the respiration process, respectively.

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Why is the efficiency of anaerobic pathways so low?

In the absence of oxygen, glycolysis soon stops unless there is an alternative acceptor for the electrons produced from the glycolytic pathway. The duration of the fermentation is limited by the toxic effects of the organic compound produced. Short term energy stores are rapidly depleted, lactic acid builds up, and exercise soon comes to a halt.


Anaerobic respiration requires low levels of oxygen?

Anaerobic respiration occurs only in the absence of O2. When O2 is present, aerobic processes take over; so it can be said that O2 'poisons' anaerobic biochemistry.


Is bowling a cardio exercise?

No. It's movements are neither vigorous nor sustained enough to yield any increases in cardiovascular efficiency. .


What respiration pathway do glycolysis products enter if no oxygen is present in cells?

In the absence of oxygen, the products of glycolysis enter anaerobic pathways such as fermentation. This allows for the regeneration of NAD+ so that glycolysis can continue to produce ATP. Two common types of fermentation are lactic acid fermentation and alcoholic fermentation.


How does a low flow change it's course during the dry seasons?

it gos slower so that it has time to erode another pathway to follow


Why is anaerobic so important?

Anaerobic processes are important because they provide energy to cells in the absence of oxygen. For example, during high-intensity activities like sprinting or weightlifting, anaerobic metabolism helps produce quick bursts of energy. Additionally, some microorganisms rely on anaerobic respiration to survive in environments with low oxygen levels.


Is fungi is anaerobic?

It can live in both aerobic and anaerobic conditions . So , basically it is both ...!


What is an example of anaerobic excercise?

The yeast in beer. It lacks oxygen and so reverts to anaerobic respiration, where the byproduct is alcohol.


How is this ''metabolic pathway'' similar to the metabolic pathway of cellular respiration?

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Is gymnastics anaerobic or aerobic?

well anaerobic doesnt use oxygen and aerobic uses oxygen and gymnastics is a sport so that question doesnt even make sense


Is jogging an anaerobic exercise?

Running, for all humans, starts off as aerobic. But, if, during a run/jog/workout, your body cannot continue to complete aerobic respiration, running then becomes anaerobic (aerobic and anaerobic meaning with and without oxygen). So, if you push your body enough, you will reach anaerobic running. The point at which running goes from aerobic to anaerobic is the anaerobic threshold.


Why is anaerobic respiration needed in brewing?

so the cat can have sex