In respiration, carbon and oxygen present in _____ are oxidized.

Organic matter

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Inorganic matter

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Aliphatic carbon

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Both organic and inorgainc matter

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Solution

The correct option is A Organic matter
The carbon and oxygen that are oxidized during respiration are present in organic matter like glucose.
Whereas in burning carbon and oxygen present in the inorganic matter are oxidized.

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In respiration, carbon and oxygen present in _____ are oxidized.

The correct option is A Organic matterThe carbon and oxygen that are oxidized during respiration are present in organic matter like glucose. Whereas in burning carbon and oxygen present in the inorganic matter are oxidized.

The correct option is A Organic matter
The carbon and oxygen that are oxidized during respiration are present in organic matter like glucose.
Whereas in burning carbon and oxygen present in the inorganic matter are oxidized.