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How does aerobic respiration differ from anaerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration   Anaerobic respiration
A complete breakdown of food. An incomplete breakdown of food.
Takes place in the presence of oxygen. Takes place in the absence of oxygen.
CO2 and water are the byproducts. Ethanol and COor lactic acid are the byproducts.
Occurs in mitochondria. Occurs in the cytoplasm.
Occurs in 3 steps: glycolysis, citric acid cycle, and electron transport chain. Occurs in 2 steps.
A huge amount of energy is released due to the complete oxidation of glucose. A lesser amount of energy is released due to the incomplete oxidation of glucose.

 

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