Anaerobic respiration
noun
in biology, a form of incomplete intracellular breakdown of sugar or other organic compounds in the absence of oxygen that releases energy; cellular respiration in the absence of oxygen
Examples
Anaerobic respiration occurs in some yeasts and bacteria and in muscle when exercise is strenuous and there is not enough oxygen.
Usage Note
science
Historical Examples
In anaerobic respiration, CO2 is given off, but no oxygen absorbed.
The Nature of Animal Light E. Newton Harvey
anaerobic respiration n.
Respiration in which molecular oxygen is not consumed.
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