What is the importance of aerobic respiration?

Aerobic respiration is a form of cellular respiration that occurs in the presence of oxygen. During this process, food glucose and other organic molecules are oxidized to produce energy in the form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate).   

Aerobic respiration is important for several reasons:  

• It is a highly efficient process, producing large amounts of energy in the form of ATP, which is essential for cellular function. 
• The process meets the high energy demands of multicellular organisms. 
• Glucose is completely oxidized through aerobic respiration, minimizing generation of waste products. 
• ATP production per glucose is maximized via aerobic respiration compared to anaerobic respiration. 
• Oxygen, which is required for lipid metabolism, detoxification, and other metabolic processes is supplied by aerobic respiration. 
• Aerobic respiration generates heat, which helps warm-blooded animals maintain their body temperature. 
• The process helps expel carbon dioxide from the body.