Explain the disadvantages of anaerobic respiration

      

Explain the disadvantages of anaerobic respiration

  

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Less energy produced in anaerobic respiration since food is partially oxidized while in
aerobic respiration food is completely oxidized.

Some metabolic wastes accumulate in cells affecting cellular functions

Ethanol produced in plants poisons the tissues while lactic acid produced in animals

causes muscle fatigue/muscle cramp and may stop muscle contraction

Such intermediate wastes are not produced in aerobic respiration
Mohaissack answered the question on October 5, 2017 at 13:54


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