Question

why respiration is considered an exothermic reaction​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

This is because when during respiration oxidation of food take place which leads to release of energy in form of atp(adnosinetri phosphate)

Answer 2

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