How does the body get energy from glucose?
There are two different ways. One is anaerobic (without oxygen), and the other is aerobic (with oxygen). Humans use aerobic respiration on a regular basis. 1. Anaerobic Respiration another name for anaerobic respiration is Fermentation. With different enzymes, the body breaks down Glucose into Pyruvic Acid. As a result of the reaction, enough energy is released to complete the ATP-ADP cycle four times. However, 2 ATP are needed to power this reaction. The net gain of this reaction is 2 ATP. Net gain is the overall outcome of energy gained as a result of the reaction. It is calculated by subtracting the activation energy from the energy released from the reaction. (4-2=2) Activation energy is the Energy needed in order for the reaction to take place. The Pyruvic acid is broken down in to Lactic acid in animal cells, and Ethyl alcohol in plant cells. These are waste products and are excreted from the cells. Humans can carry out anaerobic respiration on a temporary basis. When the cells a
