Question

Write the balanced chemical reaction for the following cases. Also mention
whether they are endothermic or exothermic.
a) Respiration reaction

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Answer 1

Explanation:

Respiration is a series of exothermic reactions that occur in the mitochondria of living cells in order to release energy from food molecules. This energy can then be used to produce heat, for movement, growth, reproduction and active uptake. There are 2 types of respiration - aerobic and anaerobic.