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Differences betwen Combustion and Respiration:
Respiration | Combustion |
1.It takes place only in cells | 1. It does not takes place in cells |
2.The oxidation of foods and liberation of energy takes place in stepwise manner | 2.The substances are oxidized spontaneously with sudden release of energy |
3.It occurs at body temperature | 3.It occurs at ignition temperature of the substances. |
4.It is a slow process | 4. It is relatively fast. |
5.nearly 40% of energy is directly converted to chemical energy molecules called ATP | 5.energy released is dissipated as heat and light |