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1.
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Occurs both in aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
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Occurs only in aerobic respiration.
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2.
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Takes place in cytoplasm.
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Takes place in mitochondrial matrix.
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3.
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It is a linear pathway.
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It is a cyclic pathway.
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4.
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Also known as EMP pathway or Cytoplasmic respiration.
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Also known as TCA cycle, Kreb’s cycle or Mitochondrial respiration.
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5.
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CO2 is not released.
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CO2 is released.
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6.
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Produces 2 molecules of NADH2 and ATP each.
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2 molecules of Acetyl Co-A produces 6 NADH2 and 2 FAD H2.
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7.
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Comparatively less energy is produced i.e. 8 ATP.
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Comparatively large amount of energy is produced i.e. 24 ATP.
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8.
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End product is 2 molecules of Pyruvic acid.
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End product is Co2 and H2O
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