distinguish between (c)respiration and combustion
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Respiration is the phenomena where an organic compound is broken down via oxidation to release energy, CO2 and water. It occurs inside the living cells to obtain energy. ... Whereas combustion is the burning of any substance at high temperature
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Respiration Combustion
1. Respiration is a biochemical process that occurs inside living cells. 1. It is a physicochemical process which is non-cellular.
2. It is a slow process which releases energy in small steps and is stored as ATP. 2. It is a fast process which releases energy in one step with the increase in temperature.
3. The process involves various enzymes. 3. No enzymes are involved in such process.
4. A part of the energy is liberated as heat. 4. Most of the energy is liberated as heat.
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