Respiration in Ascaris is
aerobic respiration
anaerobic respiration
Both (a) and (b)
None of the above
C.
Both (a) and (b)
Respiration in Ascaris is both anaerobic and aerobic. It occurs in different conditions.
In the process of anaerobic respiration, glycogen undergoes glycolysis to yield carbon dioxide, fatty acids and energy. The main fatty acids which are produced include valerianic butyric and caproic acids. These are excreted through cuticle and these impart a characteristic smell like that of a canned pineapple.