Question

Define the following:

Respiration.

Answer 1

Respiration: It is a process in living organisms that involve the production of energy, typically with the intake of oxygen and the release of carbon dioxide from the oxidation of complex organic substances.

Chemical equation involved in respiration : C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + energy glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water + energy.