Respiration that occurs in the complete absence of oxygen is called:
Question
Respiration that occurs in the complete absence of oxygen is called:
Aerobic respiration
Anaerobic respiration
Photorespiration
Fermentation only
Answer
Anaerobic respiration
Detailed Explanation
Since this process (like pyruvate converting to ethanol and CO2 in yeast) takes place in the absence of air/oxygen, it is called anaerobic respiration.