Differentiate between combustion and respiration.

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COMBUSTION
RESPIRATION
1. The reaction of oxygen with a substance(fuel) that results in the release of heat and light is called combustion. 1. The process by which organisms get energy by the conversion of glucose in the presence of oxygen into carbon dioxide and water vapour.
2. The process does not take place inside living organism. 2. The process takes place inside living organism.
3. Heat and light are produced during the process. 3. A little amount of heat is produced during the process but the light is not produced.
4. For example - burning of wood. 4. For example - respiration in plants.

COMBUSTION	RESPIRATION
1. The reaction of oxygen with a substance(fuel) that results in the release of heat and light is called combustion.	1. The process by which organisms get energy by the conversion of glucose in the presence of oxygen into carbon dioxide and water vapour.
2. The process does not take place inside living organism.	2. The process takes place inside living organism.
3. Heat and light are produced during the process.	3. A little amount of heat is produced during the process but the light is not produced.
4. For example - burning of wood.	4. For example - respiration in plants.