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Grade 109 grade science

why is respiration considered an exothermic reaction ? explain

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5 Years agoGrade 10
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5 Years ago
Dear Student,

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.

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