Anaerobic Metabolism

Question

Anaerobic metabolism:
A)occurs in the cytosol in the absence of oxygen.
B)provides rapid, short-term energy.
C)breaks glucose down into carbon dioxide.
D)leads to the maximum possible yield of ATP in a cell.
E)occurs in the mitochondria in the presence of oxygen.

Accepted Answer

Anaerobic metabolism occurs in the cytosol in the absence of oxygen and provides rapid, short-term energy. This is in contrast to aerobic metabolism, which occurs in the mitochondria in the presence of oxygen and leads to the maximum possible yield of ATP in a cell. Anaerobic metabolism involves the breakdown of glucose into lactic acid or ethanol and carbon dioxide, depending on the organism.