JAMB Biology 1980 Question 28

Question 28

Respiration

In anaerobic respiration, glucose is converted to one of the following:

  1. A.Carbon dioxide and water
  2. B.Carbon dioxide only
  3. C.Carbon dioxide and alcohol
  4. D.Alcohol and water
  5. E.Water and acetic acid.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Carbon dioxide and alcohol)

Explanation

Anaerobic respiration in yeast and plants breaks glucose into ethanol and carbon dioxide with a little energy.