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Fermentation and anaerobic respiration

Problem

Identify the following characteristics as true for anaerobic respiration, aerobic respiration, or both.
Anaerobic respiration
Aerobic respiration
Both
Requires oxygen
Produces ATP
Requires glucose
Partially breaks down glucose
Uses sulfates/nitrates as electron acceptor in the ETC
Occurs in the mitochondria