Question

which statement best describes why aerobic respiration is preferred over anaerobic respiration? the process of anaerobic respiration takes a longer time. anaerobic respiration requires a higher amount of reactants. the process of anaerobic respiration produces excess waste. anaerobic respiration produces fewer atp molecules.

Explanation:

Aerobic respiration produces more ATP per glucose molecule (36 - 38 ATP) compared to anaerobic respiration (2 ATP). Organisms prefer processes that yield more energy - rich ATP for their metabolic needs.

Answer:

Anaerobic respiration produces fewer ATP molecules.