Question

Why is respiration considered an exothermic reaction? Explain.​

Answer 1

HI HERE IS YOUR ANSWER DEAR.

respiration is considered as an exothermic reaction because in respiration there is burning of food in the presence of oxygen which gives its by products such as energy there for energy is producing it means it is exothermic reaction

exothermic reactions are those reactions in which heat energy is produced along with the formation of products

Answer 2

Hey there!!!

Yes, respiration is considered as exothermic reaction.

Reason:-

Respiration is an exothermic reaction because during this process some amount of heat energy is produced due to the breaking of food molecules in the form of ATPs and ADPs.