Question

Differentiate between the following pairs of words.
(a) respiration and burning
(b) breathing and respiration
(c) aerobic and anaerobic respiration

Answer 1

(a)

Respiration	Burning
Respiration is a slow process.	Burning is a fast process.
Energy released can be stored and used later.	Energy is released in the form of heat and light and thus cannot be stored.
Respiration involves the use of certain enzymes for the oxidation of food.	No enzymes are required in the process of burning.

(b)

Breathing	Respiration
Breathing is a mechanical process.	Respiration is a chemical process.
Breathing does not result in the release of energy.	Energy is released during respiration.

(c)

Aerobic Respiration	Anaerobic Respiration
It takes place in the presence of oxygen.	It takes place in the absence of oxygen.
Humans respire aerobically.	Yeasts respire anaerobically.