Bacteria can perform aerobic and anaerobic respiration dependingon their enzymes and metabolic needs. A student argued that aerobicand anaerobic respiration should produce the same amount of ATP. Hereasoned that they both use basically the same process; only theterminal electron acceptor is different. What is the primary errorin this student’s argument? Think about the different organisms inthe body and in nature. Discuss how some produce their energy byanaerobic and aerobic metabolism. Discuss what would be availableto them in this environment and what would they use as a primaryelectron acceptor. Would they all produce the same amount of ATP(energy) ? Within your discussion, mention a specific bacteria thatuses aerobic, or anaerobic, aerotolerant, facultative anaerobicmetabolism etc. Include a link to your source not previouslyposted. Ă‚Â Ă‚Â
