Define the following term:
Respiration

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Respiration is defined as a metabolic process wherein, the living cells of an organism obtain energy (in the form of ATP) by taking in oxygen and liberating carbon dioxide from the oxidation of complex organic substances.
Respiration is divided into two categories:
Aerobic respiration: The respiration takes place in presence of oxygen.
Anaerobic respiration: The respiration takes place in absence of oxygen.

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