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Question
Which gas present in the air is essential for aerobic respiration? What is the role of oxygen during respiration?
Solution
Oxygen present in the air is essential for aerobic respiration.
With the help of oxygen, organic food is completely oxidised into carbon dioxide and water to release energy.
\[\ce{Glucose + Oxygen -> Carbon dioxide + Water + Energy}\]
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