Question

why is respiration called exothermic reaction

Answer 1

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since you know during respiration,glucose molecules are converted to other molecules in a series of steps. the finally end up as carbon dioxide and water. the reaction is exothermic because c=o and o-H bonds in the products are so much more stable than the bonds in the reactants....HOPE YHIS ANSWER WILL HELP YOU...!

Answer 2

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Here is your answer dear-------

First of all we have to know what the exothermic reaction is?
It is the chemical reaction, from which a large amount of heat or energy is evolving out. These kinds of reactions are known as Exothermic reactions.

☆And respiration is known as exothermic reaction because in this reaction oxidation of food is take place and large amount of energy is released out for the biological life processes.

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