In respiration, carbon dioxide is produced as a byproduct.

True

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Solution

Respiration:
It is a biological process that involves the breakdown of food within cells with the help of oxygen to release energy.
The glucose that is the food is broken down via oxygen in the cells and produces energy in the form of ATP and produces carbon dioxide and water.
The reaction is called respiration.
$C_{6} H_{12} O_{6} + 6 O_{2} ⟶ 6 {C O}_{2} + {6 H}_{2} O$ + ATP
Final answer:
The given statement is true.

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