Question

Assume that a new species of organism has been discovered. Scientists have observed its cells under a microscope and determined that they lack mitochondria. What type of cellular respiration would you predict that the new species uses? explain your prediction.

Answer 1

It must use anaerobic respiration because glycolysis is the only stage of cellular respiration that does not take place in the mitochondria. In addition, the anaerobic respiration is a kind of respiration that does not use oxygen. It is used when there is not sufficient oxygen for aerobic respiration.