Question

why is respiration considered an exothermic reaction?give examples​

Answer 1

Respiration is considered as an exothermic reqction because when food is taken in, during the digestion, food is broken down into simpler substamces. For eg. rice, potato etc. contains carbohydrate.These carbohydrates are broken down to glucose.This glucose combines with oxygen in the cells of aur body and provides.That is why it exothermic reaction.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Exothermic reactions release heat or energy. ... This glucose combines with oxygen in the cells of our body and provides energy. This reaction is known as respiration. hence,respiration is considered as an exothermic reaction.