Multiple choice

Why is aerobic respiration better than anaerobic respiration (fermentation)?

  1. It make a lot more ATP

  2. It make less ATP

  3. It is not really any better

  4. It needs oxygen
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Explanation

Aerobic respiration is considered 'better' in terms of energy yield because it produces significantly more ATP (36-38) compared to the 2 ATP produced by anaerobic fermentation.

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