Which of the following best explains why aerobic respiration is more energy efficient than anaerobic respiration?

A.

Aerobic respiration occurs in one step, while anaerobic respiration requires several steps.

B.

Aerobic respiration fully breaks down glucose, while anaerobic respiration does not.

C.

Aerobic respiration produces more ATP per molecule of glucose.

D.

Aerobic respiration produces less carbon dioxide per molecule of glucose.

The correct answer is option C, that is, Aerobic respiration produces more ATP per molecule of glucose.

The aerobic cell respiration is somewhat 18 times more effective in comparison to anaerobic cell respiration. The cells need a lot of energy and are reliant on the greater effectiveness of aerobic respiration.

Aerobic respiration is far more energy effective than anaerobic respiration, it produces up to 38 molecules of ATP per glucose.