Give two differences between respiration and combustion.

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Respiration
Combustion
It takes place inside the body of an organism.
It takes place externally.
It is a slow process.
It is a fast process.
It takes place in all living organisms.
It takes place until the fuel is available.
Example- Respiration in human beings for a breakdown of glucose.
Example- Burning of carbon

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Respiration	Combustion
It takes place inside the body of an organism.	It takes place externally.
It is a slow process.	It is a fast process.
It takes place in all living organisms.	It takes place until the fuel is available.
Example- Respiration in human beings for a breakdown of glucose.	Example- Burning of carbon