Question

Differentiate between the following:

Breathing and respiration

Answer 1

Breathing:

The process of intake of oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide is known as breathing.

Respiration:

Respiration is the chemical reaction in which glucose breaks down into carbon dioxide and energy by releasing energy.

Breathing	Respiration
1. Breathing is a physical process.	1. Respiration is a biochemical process.
2. In breathing, oxygen will take in and carbon dioxide will give out.	2. In respiration oxygen is used for the breaking of glucose.
3. Take place in lungs.	3. Take place in cells.
4. Energy is not produced during breathing.	4. Energy is produced during respiration.