Science glossary film: Anaerobic respiration

Anaerobic respiration

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Cellular respiration in the absence of oxygen. Like aerobic respiration, it converts glucose into usable energy, in the form of ATP.

Cellular respiration in the absence of oxygen. Like aerobic respiration, it converts glucose into usable energy in the form of ATP. Our bodies can use anaerobic respiration for short periods when oxygen isn't supplied fast enough to meet demand, such as in muscle cells during exercise. This produces the byproduct lactic acid. Anaerobic respiration is also used by bacteria in environments lacking oxygen.

Our bodies can use anaerobic respiration for short periods when oxygen isn't supplied fast enough to meet demand, such as in muscle cells during exercise. This produces the byproduct lactic acid. Anaerobic respiration is also used by bacteria in environments lacking oxygen.

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