The process of breakdown of food in the cell with the release of energy is called cellular respiration.
Types of Cellular Respiration
When breakdown of food/glucose occurs with the use of oxygen it is called aerobic respiration.
Examples: In most of our body cells Aerobic respiration takes place.
Food can also be broken down, without using oxygen. This is called anaerobic respiration.
Examples: Some organisms like Yeast thrive/Lives in oxygen deficient conditions. They are called anaerobes. Muscles cells can also respire anaerobically
In absence of oxygen glucose can be converted to Lactic acid or alcohol
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