Aerobic Respiration

Question

Aerobic respiration:
A)allows the body to avoid the use of oxygen for a short time.
B)results in the formation of an incompletely catabolized molecule.
C)results in the formation of lactate.
D)produces the maximum amount of energy available from each glucose molecule.

Accepted Answer

Aerobic respiration produces the maximum amount of energy available from each glucose molecule as it involves the breakdown of glucose into carbon dioxide and water with the help of oxygen, which occurs mainly in the mitochondria of cells. This process produces 36-38 molecules of ATP, which are the energy currency of cells. Option A is incorrect because the use of oxygen is required for aerobic respiration. Option B is incorrect because aerobic respiration completely catabolizes glucose molecules. Option C is incorrect because lactate is produced during anaerobic respiration, not aerobic.