The process which breaks down glucose when no oxygen is present is known as:
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the biological process that occurs when glucose is broken down in the absence of oxygen. This relates to processes in cellular respiration.
Answer
Anaerobic respiration
The final answer is anaerobic respiration.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is anaerobic respiration.
More Information
Anaerobic respiration occurs in the absence of oxygen and includes processes like fermentation which further break down glucose products. It produces less energy than aerobic respiration.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing anaerobic respiration with aerobic respiration, which requires oxygen and produces more ATP.
Sources
- Biochemistry, Anaerobic Glycolysis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Aerobic and anaerobic respiration - BBC Bitesize - bbc.co.uk
- 2.25: Anaerobic vs Aerobic Respiration - Biology LibreTexts - bio.libretexts.org
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