Question

who stated that respiration is a type of combustion a source of heat?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Antoine Lavoisier

Antoine Lavoisier (1743–1794) focused on combustion and respiration as processes that first and foremost took something from the air as opposed to providing something to the air (i.e., phlogiston) as many of his time had asserted.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Antoine Lavoisier (1743–1794) focused on combustion and respiration as processes that first and foremost took something from the air as opposed to providing something to the air (i.e., phlogiston) as many of his time had asserted