The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between burning (Combustion) and respiration. Burning (Combustion): 1. It is a physicochemical process, (i.e. a non-cellular process). 2. During burning, many chemical bonds break down simultaneously releasing a large amount of energy at a time. 3. There is considerable rise in temperature. 4. Almost entire energy is liberated as heat. 5. [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the differences between respiration and fermentation. Respiration: 1. It may occur both in the presence and absence of oxygen. 2. Occurs only in living cells. 3. Sugar is oxidized and CO2 and H2O are formed as end products. 4. Complete oxidation of substrates occurs, hence produces large amount of energy. 5. It can [...]
The upcoming discussion will update you about the similarities and differences between anaerobic respiration and fermentation. Anaerobic respiration is often considered synonymous with fermentation. Anaerobic respiration is also called intra-molecular respiration. Here the carbohydrates are degraded into two or more simpler molecules by processes not requiring molecular oxygen. In anaerobic respiration (fermentation) the carbon-skeleton of glucose molecule is never completely [...]