Which is One Major Difference Between Anaerobic and Aerobic Respiration

Question

Which is one major difference between anaerobic and aerobic respiration?
A) electron donor
B) electron acceptor
C) use of electron transport
D) use of proton motive force

Accepted Answer

The major difference between anaerobic and aerobic respiration is the electron acceptor. Anaerobic respiration uses an inorganic molecule, such as sulfate or nitrate, as the final electron acceptor, while aerobic respiration uses oxygen as the final electron acceptor.