Question

Assertion : Respiration is an exothermic reaction
Reason: Respiration is a process in which glucose combines with oxygen and
decompose to carbon dioxide and water this reaction also release some energy​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Respiration involves the production of energy in living organisms from the breakdown of glucose with the help of oxygen.

Because energy is released in this process. Glucose combines with oxygen present in our cells to form carbon dioxide and water along with energy.

The overall reaction is,

12

6

C

6

6O

2

→ 6CO

2

+ 6H

2

O+ 2805KJ