Question

Respiration requires ______ temperatures whereas burning requires _____ temperature.

• A. Room temperature, high temperature
• B. Low temperature, high temperature
• C. ${37}^{o}C$, high temperature
• D. ${37}^{o}C$, low temperature

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

${37}^{o}C$, high temperature

Respiration is a slow process occurring inside the living systems only. Hence, it requires body temperature i.e., ${37}^{0}C$ to occur. Whereas burning occurs outside the living system. It requires a high temperature to initiate a chemical change.

Hence, option $C$ is correct.