Question

Why respiration considered an exothermic reaction

Answer 1

respiration is considered as a exothermic reaction bcoz in respiration oxidation of glucose take place producing heat energy. this can be verified by the following eq. that is in the image

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Answer 2

$<i> Respiration is considered as an exothermic reaction because in respiration oxidation of glucose takes place which produces large amount of heat energy.</p><p>C6H12O6 (aq) + 6O2 (g) → 6CO2 (g) + 6H2O (l) + Energy$