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Question
How is the process of respiration different from breathing?
Answer in Brief
Distinguish Between
Solution
Respiration
- It is a complex biochemical process which 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 cell.
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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