Question

explain why it is advantageous for your body's cells to have the ability to do both aerobic respiration and anaerobic lactic and fermentation. use "because" in your responce

Answer 1

It is advantageous for your body's cells to have the ability to do both aerobic respiration and anaerobic respiration (including lactic acid fermentation) because it allows them to adapt to varying levels of oxygen availability. In environments where oxygen is plentiful, aerobic respiration is more efficient in producing ATP, generating up to 36-38 molecules of ATP per glucose molecule. However, when oxygen levels are low or during intense exercise, anaerobic respiration allows cells to continue producing energy quickly, even if it is less efficient, yielding only 2 ATP molecules per glucose molecule. This versatility ensures that cells can maintain energy production in different situations, supporting various metabolic needs and preventing energy depletion under stress.