Write the chemical reaction for respiration. Why is it considered an exothermic reaction ?

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The chemical reaction for aerobic cellular respiration is:
C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ â†’ 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + Energy
It is an exothermic reaction because enerrgy in the form of heat is given out.

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