Question

Evaluate the following statement and pick the option that correctly argues why this statement is incorrect.
"Anaerobic and aerobic respiration both use oxygen to produce energy and carbon dioxide. Both types of respiration occur at the same speed and break down glucose." (1 point)
Responses

This is not correct because aerobic respiration does not produce glucose.
This is not correct because aerobic respiration does not produce glucose.

This is not correct because aerobic respiration occurs quicker than anaerobic respiration.
This is not correct because aerobic respiration occurs quicker than anaerobic respiration.

This is not correct because anaerobic respiration does not use oxygen.
This is not correct because anaerobic respiration does not use oxygen.

This is not correct because anaerobic respiration does not produce carbon dioxide.

Answer 1

This is not correct because anaerobic respiration does not use oxygen.

Anaerobic respiration (e.g., lactic acid or alcoholic fermentation) occurs without O2, whereas aerobic respiration requires O2. Additionally, they differ in ATP yield, speed and CO2 production (CO2 is produced in some anaerobic pathways but not all).