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The incomplete breakdown of sugars in anaerobic respiration results in the formation of:

A)  fructose and water

B)  glucose and \[C{{O}_{2}}\]

C)  alcohol and \[C{{O}_{2}}\]

D)  water and \[C{{O}_{2}}\]

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

The anaerobic respiration occurs in many bacteria, some fungi, germinating seeds and some fruits. It involves the incomplete breakdown of sugars forming C2H5OH and CO2 as end products and 27 kcal energy is released.