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प्रश्न
Answer the following in detail.
How is the process of cellular respiration different from breathing?
उत्तर
Respiration
- It is a complex biochemical process that involves enzymes.
- It involves oxidation of glucose into CO2, water and energy.
- Energy is released and stored in the form of ATP.
- It takes place inside the ceil
Breathing
- It is a mechanical process without the involvement of enzymes.
- It involves only the exchange of oxygen and CO2.
- No energy is released.
- It takes place outside the cell.
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