The End Products of Aerobic Respiration Are

Question

The end products of aerobic respiration are
A) carbon dioxide, water, and ATP.
B) pyruvic acid and carbon dioxide.
C) carbon dioxide and alcohol.
D) oxygen and water.
E) NADH and FADH2.

Accepted Answer

Aerobic respiration is a process in which glucose is broken down in the presence of oxygen to produce energy, carbon dioxide, and water. The end products of aerobic respiration are, therefore, carbon dioxide, water, and ATP. Choice B is incorrect because pyruvic acid and carbon dioxide are the products of anaerobic respiration. Choice C is incorrect because alcohol fermentation results in the production of carbon dioxide and alcohol. Choice D is incorrect because oxygen and water are reactants in aerobic respiration. Choice E is incorrect because NADH and FADH2 are intermediate products produced during the process of cellular respiration.