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Why is respiration considered an exothermic reaction?
Give the chemical equation for this reaction.
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Explanation:
respiration is an exothermic reaction because this is done in presence of oxygen where
food is breakdown into simple compound.heat is released to maintain body temp.
c6h12o +o2 --------- co2+h2o+ energy + heat
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Explanation:
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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