Anaerobic respiration is a type of respiration that does not use oxygen. It's a way for an organism to produce energy when oxygen levels are low.
Anaerobic respiration is like running your car on low-quality fuel; it doesn't require high-quality fuel (oxygen), but it also doesn't provide as much power output (energy).
Fermentation: This is the process used by cells to produce energy under anaerobic conditions. It’s like making homemade bread without using an oven.
Lactic Acid: A product of anaerobic respiration in many types of cells, including human muscle cells. It’s similar to the smoke produced when burning wood – a byproduct of the process.
Glycolysis: As mentioned earlier, this is the first step in both aerobic and anaerobic respiration where glucose is broken down into pyruvate.
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