What are the advantages of aerobic respiration?

One key advantage is that it is highly efficient in the quantity of ATP it produces (36 ATP) compared to anaerobic respiration (2 ATP). Another advantage is that it provides complete nutrient oxidation, as glucose is able to fully be broken down to be used as an energy source. Aerobic respiration also permits the efficient and simple removal of waste from the body (e.g. carbon dioxide), through exhalation.