JAMB Biology 1997 Question 19

Question 19

Respiration

Anaerobic respiration differs from aerobic respiration by the production of

  1. A.less amount of energy and water
  2. B.greater amount of energy and alcohol
  3. C.less amount of energy and alcohol
  4. D.greater amount of energy and water.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (less amount of energy and alcohol)

Explanation

Anaerobic respiration (e.g. in yeast) releases much less energy than aerobic respiration and produces alcohol instead of water.