Are breathing and respiration same? Give reasons.

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They are related but not the same.
Breathing is just taking air in and out, ventilating your lungs to take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide.
Respiration involves the set of reactions that take place within cells of living organisms to create a product called ATP (Adeno-triphosphate) which is used as a source of energy.

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Statement 1 - Breathing is a voluntary process.

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