Which of the following statements about anaerobic respiration is INCORRECT?

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Which of the following statements about anaerobic respiration is INCORRECT?

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It occurs in some prokaryotic organisms. It generates less ATP than aerobic respiration. It requires oxygen to proceed. Correct It produces ethanol or lactic acid as byproducts.

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Anaerobic respiration occurs in the absence of oxygen.

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