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Question
Differentiate between Respiration ans combustion.
Distinguish Between
Solution
| Respiration | Combustion | |
| 1. | It is a biochemical and stepwise process. | It is physiochemical and spontaneous process. |
| 2. | It occurs inside the cells. | It is a non-cellular process. |
| 3. | Energy is released in steps. | Large amount of energy is released at a time. |
| 4. | No light is produced in respiration. | Light may be produced in combustion. |
| 5. | It is controlled by enzymes. | It is not controlled by enzymes. |
| 6. | A number of intermediates are produced. | No intermediates are produced. |
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