write the Significance of Respiration
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Explanation:
Respiration is important because it produces energy that is essential for the normal functioning of the body. Respiration provides cells with oxygen and expels toxic carbon dioxide. The BBC notes that cells need energy for movement, multiplication, the synthesis of essential molecules and maintaining body temperature.
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1. Respiration provides energy for biosynthesis of cellular materials such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, lipids, vitamins, pigments etc.
2. It is also a source of energy for cell division, growth, repairs and replacement of worn out parts, movements, locomotion etc.
3. Various intermediates of Krebs cycle are used as building blocks for synthesis of other complex compounds.
4. Coupled with photosynthesis, it helps to maintain the balance between CO, and O. in the atmosphere.
5. Anaerobic respiration (fermentation) is used in various industries such as diaries. bakeries, distilleries, leather industries, paper industries etc. It is used in the commercial production of alcohol, organic acids, vitamins, antibiotics etc.
6. Energy of respiration is also used to convert insoluble substances into soluble form.