Atp Atrium Attachment Attacking Attract Attributes Auditorium Autobiography Average Average Speed Awpm Axis Axle Anaerobic Respiration Anaerobic respiration is a process organisms use to release the energy stored in food without using oxygen. Without oxygen or mitochondria, anaerobic respiration is unable to produce as much ATP from the same amount of food. Anaerobic respiration is also refferred to as fermentation in plants. Anaerobic respiration in animals produces a compound called lactic acid , which is one of the reasons you get sore after exercise. In plants, anerobic respiration produces alcohol .Aerobic respiration is the best way to get the energy out of food, but it requires oxygen.
Some organisms live where the is no oxygen.
For example, bacteria in the soil and inside your intestines do not get much fresh air, so they need anaerobic respiration to live. Inc. All Rights Reserved. LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site.