Question

why respiration is called exothermic reaction. (♧)

Answer 1

Respiration is considered as exothermic reaction because energy is released in this process. Glucose combines with oxygen present in our cells to form carbon dioxide and water along with energy.

Answer 2

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In the respiration process, heat is evolved as one of the product. Therefore, it is called an exothermic reaction.

⏹️ C6H12O6 (aq) + 6O2 (aq) -------> 6O2 (aq) + 6H2O (l) + energy

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