anaerobic respiration
(an-aer-o-bic-res-pi-ra-tion)
7 syllables
Definition
noun. The process of producing cellular energy without oxygen. It occurs in some bacteria and animal cells, like muscle cells, and produces less energy than aerobic respiration.
Example Sentence
Anaerobic respiration allows some organisms to survive in environments lacking oxygen.
More Example Sentences
During intense exercise, muscles may switch to anaerobic respiration, leading to the production of lactic acid.
Synonyms
Antonyms
aerobic respiration; oxidation; oxygenation
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