Question

Respiration is considered as an exothermic reaction.

Answer 1

Respiration is an exothermic process because in respiration Carbon dioxide present in food breaks down to form glucose. This glucose combines with Oxygen in the cells of our body and releases high amount of energy.

Answer 2

An exothermic reaction is a reaction in which energy is liberated out.

Respiration is considered as an exothermic reaction because energy is produced during this process.

During respiration glucose combine with oxygen present in our cells to form carbondioxide and water along with energy.

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