In aerobic respiration, glucose breaks down into ______.

The correct answer isCarbon dioxide, water, energy.

• In aerobic respiration, glucose breaks down into Carbon dioxide, water, energy.

Key Points

• Aerobic Respiration:
  • The respiration which takes place in the presence of oxygen is known as aerobic respiration.
  • In this process, in fact, each glucose molecule is converted into two molecules of pyruvic acid by the process, called glycolysis.
  • Glycolysis takes place in the cytoplasm of the cell.
  • The pyruvic acid formed, releases energy with the formation of carbon dioxide and water.
  • C₆H₁₂O₆+ 6O₂→ 6CO₂+ 6H₂O + energy

Additional Information

• Anaerobic Respiration
  • The respiration which takes place in the absence of oxygen is known as anaerobic respiration.
  • In this process, the respiratory substances are incompletely oxidized to carbon dioxide and alcohol.