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Anaerobic respiration occurs because aerobic respiratory only produces a small amount of ATP (2 ATP) and because oxygen is consumed quickly in tissues. Anaerobic respiration produces a high amount of ATP and is particulary important in tissues such as muscles during streneous exercise.

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Anaerobic respiration happens when your body is no longer using oxegen for respiration. It most often occurs during short, intense periods of exercise, for example, sprinting.

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when the oxygen has been used up

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