Yeast undergoes aerobic respiration whereas Amoeba undergoes anaerobic respiration. [True/ False]
(N/A) The statement is False.
Explanation: Yeast is a facultative anaerobe that performs anaerobic respiration (fermentation) in the absence of oxygen. Amoeba is a unicellular organism that performs aerobic respiration using oxygen dissolved in its surrounding environment.
Explanation: Yeast is a facultative anaerobe that performs anaerobic respiration (fermentation) in the absence of oxygen. Amoeba is a unicellular organism that performs aerobic respiration using oxygen dissolved in its surrounding environment.
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