Question

why is respiration referred to as slow combustion?

Answer 1

Answer:

Slow combustion is a form of combustion which consumes time and takes place slowly. Cellular respiration is an example of slow combustion. In respiration, glucose is oxidised and carbon dioxide and energy are released in the process. This is a very similar reaction to combustion..

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Answer 2

Respiration is called slow combustion because in the

respiration process food materials are burned slowly and at a lower temperature

to produce the products of ordinary combustion like CO

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