Biology GCSE
Products of anaerobic respiration
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Definition of Products of anaerobic respiration
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In human muscle cells glucose is converted to lactic acid, while in plant and yeast cells glucose is converted to ethanol and carbon dioxide.
Topics that use Products of anaerobic respiration
- Aerobic and anaerobic respiration (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Aerobic and anaerobic pathways
- Aerobic respiration
- Anaerobic respiration
- Cellular respiration
- Energy transfer
- Exothermic reactions
- Fermentation
- Homeostasis and movement
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