In cellular respiration, the processes are described as being either aerobic or anaerobic. What do these terms refer to?

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Aerobic describes a process that builds ATP; anaerobic describes a process that breaks down ATP.
Aerobic describes a process that builds ATP; anaerobic describes a process that breaks down ATP.

Aerobic describes a process that breaks down ATP; anaerobic describes a process that builds ATP.
Aerobic describes a process that breaks down ATP; anaerobic describes a process that builds ATP.

Aerobic describes a process that requires oxygen; anaerobic describes a process that does not require oxygen.
Aerobic describes a process that requires oxygen; anaerobic describes a process that does not require oxygen.

Aerobic describes a process that does not require oxygen; anaerobic describes a process that requires oxygen.

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The correct response is: Aerobic describes a process that requires oxygen; anaerobic describes a process that does not require oxygen.

In cellular respiration, aerobic processes involve the use of oxygen to generate ATP, while anaerobic processes occur without oxygen.