Question

differentiate between breathing and respiration

Answer 1

1. Breathing: It is the biological process of inhaling and exhaling of the gases between the cells and the environment. The mechanism of breathing involves various respiratory structures such as the windpipe, lungs and nose.
2. Respiration: It is a chemical process that takes place in the cell. The air that we inhale brings oxygen to the lungs and is carried by the blood to the cells, where it helps in the breakdown of glucose which results in the generation of energy.

Respiration	Breathing
It is a biochemical process, wherein the food eaten by us is completely broken down into carbon dioxide, water and energy.	Breathing is a physical process which involves the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide with the atmosphere.
2. Enzymes are involved in this process. It occurs inside the cells.	2. No enzymes are involved in this process. It occurs outside the cells.
3. Energy is released in this process by the breaking down of food.	3. Energy is not produced in this process.