Question

10. Why is respiration considered an exothermic reaction? Explain.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Carbolydrates present in food are broken down to form glucose. This glucose combines with oxygen in the cells of our body and provides energy. This reaction is known as respiration. hence,respiration is considered as an exothermic reaction

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Answer 2

Answer:

Respiration is considered an exothermic reaction because in exothermic reaction, the energy or heat is released and in respiration process, when carbohydrates converts into glucose to give produced energy and released which is helpful for cell to do our regular activities.