Notes from NEET topper
Types of Cellular Respiration: There are two primary types of cellular respiration:
a. Aerobic Respiration: This is the most common and efficient type of cellular respiration. It occurs in the presence of oxygen and involves glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and the electron transport chain. Aerobic respiration yields a large amount of ATP and is the primary mode of energy production in eukaryotic cells.
b. Anaerobic Respiration: Anaerobic respiration occurs in the absence of oxygen or when oxygen is in limited supply. It includes processes like lactic acid fermentation and alcoholic fermentation. While less efficient than aerobic respiration in terms of ATP production, anaerobic respiration allows cells to produce ATP when oxygen is scarce.
