Question

Respiration is an exothermic reaction. Justify this statement giving the chemical equation for the reaction involved. (Sample 1)

Answer 1

Yes,Respiration is an exothermic reaction because glucose is released in this process

The chemical equation of respiration is:-

glucose + oxygen    →    carbon dioxide + water (+ energy)

C6H12O6 + 6O2    →    6CO2 + 6H2O (+ energy)

Answer 2

Hey there, 

Yes,Respiration is an exothermic reaction because the substance glucose is released in the process.