12.8 - Anaerobic Respiration Flashcards
Differences between anaerobic and aerobic respiration Alcohol fermentation and lactate fermentation
What is anaerobic respiration?
ATP production without oxygen
Where does anaerobic respiration occur?
Cytoplasm
Where does aerobic respiration occur?
Cytoplasm and mitochondria
What stages are unique to aerobic respiration?
Link reaction
How much ATP does aerobic respiration yield?
Approximately 34 ATP
How much ATP does anaerobic respiration yield?
2 ATP
What are the two pathways of anaerobic respiration?
Alcohol fermentation and lactate fermentation
Where does alcohol fermentation occur?
Yeasts and some plants
What are the products of alcohol fermentation?
Ethanol and CO2
Where does lactate fermentation occur?
Some animals and bacteria
What is the product of lactate fermentation?
Lactate
What happens to lactate?
Removed by blood
What are the effects of too much anaerobic respiration in muscle tissue?
Lactate accumulation