Question

Why respiration is an decomposition reaction

Answer 1

Answer:

#Respiration is a decomposition reaction. Because, in respiration, glucose molecules are decomposed into simple carbon dioxide and water molecules. Decomposition reaction is just opposite of combination reaction.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Respiration is known as the decomposition reaction because in respiration glucose molecules are decomposed into simple form of carbon dioxide and water molecules . Decomposition reaction is just opposite of combination reaction. Heat energy may be released from cells during respiration.