Which of the following forms of metabolism releases the lower amount of energy in the cell?
A)Anaerobic metabolism
B)Aerobic metabolism
C)Aerobic metabolism and anaerobic metabolism release about the same amount of energy.

Question

Which of the following forms of metabolism releases the lower amount of energy in the cell?
A)Anaerobic metabolism 
B)Aerobic metabolism 
C)Aerobic metabolism and anaerobic metabolism release about the same amount of energy.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Anaerobic metabolism releases a lower amount of energy as compared to aerobic metabolism. During anaerobic metabolism, glucose is broken down into lactic acid, which releases only a small amount of ATP. On the other hand, during aerobic metabolism, glucose is broken down completely to produce a large amount of ATP.

Which of the Following Forms of Metabolism Releases the Lower