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Respiration is an endothermic reaction.

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The correct option is B
False

The reaction in which heat is released along with the formation of products is called an exothermic reaction. Respiration is responsible for breaking down food molecules and releasing energy. Hence it is an exothermic reaction.

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(a) an oxidation reaction which is endothermic

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(d) an oxidation reaction which is exothermic

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