Write the differences between fermentation and aerobic respiration.

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FermentationAerobic Respiration
$(1)$ Glucose is partially broken down into ethanol or lactic acid.$(1)$ Glucose is completely oxidized into $CO_{2}$ and $H_{2}O$.
$(2)$ Only $2$ net molecules of $ATP$ are produced per glucose molecule.$(2)$ $A$ large amount of $ATP$ molecules are produced.
$(3)$ Oxidation of $NADH$ to $NAD^{+}$ is a slow process.$(3)$ Oxidation of $NADH$ to $NAD^{+}$ occurs rapidly.
$(4)$ It is a relatively simple process.$(4)$ It is a complex process involving multiple pathways like the Krebs cycle and $ETC$.
$(5)$ Occurs primarily in microorganisms like yeast and some bacteria.$(5)$ Occurs in most higher organisms.

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