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What Is Anaerobic Respiration in Humans?

Published Oct,14 2017 | By Lesley Graybeal

Anaerobic respiration in humans is a biochemical process whereby cells -- primarily muscle cells -- generate energy from glucose in the absence of oxygen.

Lesley Graybeal has been writing articles for internet content since 2006. Her work can be found on a range of hobby and business resource web publications, including Trails.com and Business.com, as well as several academic journals. Lesley earned her B.A. and M.A. degrees in English from the University of Georgia, and is currently completing her dissertation in Social Foundations of Education.