Give differences between the following:
Breathing and respiration

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Breathing can be defined as the process of taking in or inhaling the oxygen-rich fresh air and giving out or exhaling air that is rich in carbon dioxide.
Respiration is the process by which down food is broken down into carbon dioxide and water in order to liberate energy in the form of ATP.
Breathing Respiration
It is a mechanical process It is a biochemical process
It includes pumping air in and out of the lungs It involves a gaseous exchange between blood and cells, as well as the breakdown of food
It provides oxygen to the body It utilizes oxygen to provide energy to the body
It takes place outside the cells It takes place inside the cells

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Breathing	Respiration
It is a mechanical process	It is a biochemical process
It includes pumping air in and out of the lungs	It involves a gaseous exchange between blood and cells, as well as the breakdown of food
It provides oxygen to the body	It utilizes oxygen to provide energy to the body
It takes place outside the cells	It takes place inside the cells