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Why is the amount of usable energy lower for anaerobic respiration than for aerobic respiration

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Anaerobic is when there is not enough oxygen for aerobic respiration, so it uses glucose and lactic acid for example instead of glucose and oxygen for aerobic. Anaerobic takes longer to convert to energy. 
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