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Why is respiration considered an exothermic reaction? Explain.
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Respiration is a burning process of food in body to produce energy. Respiration is considered as an exothermic reaction because, in respiration process, oxidation of glucose takes place which produces a large amount of heat energy which stored in the form of ATP. This is shown in following chemical equation
--> + ENERGY (ATP)
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Why is respiration considered an exothermic reaction? Explain.
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