Aerobic Respiration

Aerobic respiration is the more common type of respiration that occurs continuously in both animals and plants. It is the most efficient way to transfer energy from glucose, taking place whenever there is enough oxygen.

The equation for aerobic respiration is:

Glucose + Oxygen Carbon dioxide + Water

Or

C6H12O6 + 6O2 6CO2 + 6H2O

This equation is the exact opposite of the photosynthesis equation. Also, remember that most of the reactions in aerobic respiration take place in the mitochondria.

A large amount of energy is also released in the process because the glucose molecule has been fully oxidised.