Which statement is an accurate comparison of aerobic and anaerobic respiration in humans?

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Aerobic respiration occurs in the cytoplasm and mitochondria, whereas anaerobic respiration occurs only in the cytoplasm.
Aerobic respiration occurs in the cytoplasm and mitochondria, whereas anaerobic respiration occurs only in the cytoplasm.

Aerobic respiration primarily uses carbohydrates to produce energy, while anaerobic respiration primarily uses lipids.
Aerobic respiration primarily uses carbohydrates to produce energy, while anaerobic respiration primarily uses lipids.

Aerobic respiration produces ATP as the primary energy molecules, while anaerobic respiration produces ADP.
Aerobic respiration produces ATP as the primary energy molecules, while anaerobic respiration produces ADP.

Aerobic respiration requires enzymes to facilitate its biochemical reactions, whereas anaerobic respiration does not use enzymes.

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The most accurate comparison of aerobic and anaerobic respiration in humans is:

Aerobic respiration occurs in the cytoplasm and mitochondria, whereas anaerobic respiration occurs only in the cytoplasm.

This statement correctly identifies the locations where each type of respiration occurs in human cells. Aerobic respiration requires oxygen and takes place in the mitochondria, while anaerobic respiration occurs in the cytoplasm and does not require oxygen.