Explain in 4 points how respiration is similar to combustion of fuels?

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Solution

Similarities between respiration and combustion of fuels:

1. Both processes involve oxidation of substances.

2. Both result in release of energy.

3. Oxygen is a reactant in both the processes.
4. Both produce carbon dioxide.

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How are combustion and cellular respiration similar to each other ?

	Respiration	Combustion
a.	Respiration is a slow process.	Combustion is relatively a fast process.
b.	Respiration takes place at the body temperature.	Combustion takes place at the ignition temperature of the fuel.
c.	Respiration produces CO₂ + H₂O and energy.	Combustion of hydrocarbons always produces only CO₂.
d.	Respiration takes place inside a cell.	Combustion takes place outside a cell.
e.	Respiration takes place at all times.	Combustion only takes place when a fuel or a combustible substance burns.

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