Is the process of respiration an exothermic or endothermic process?

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Respiration is an exothermic process.
The balances reaction for the respiration process is:

$C_{6} H_{12} O_{6} (aq) + 6 O_{2} (aq) \to 6 {CO}_{2} (aq) + 6 H_{2} O (l) + energy$

The process of respiration is considered an exothermic process and energy is released in the process which is used by the body for various life process and activities.

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