The chemical process of breaking down food for carrying out life processes is called ___________.

respiration

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excretion

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breathing

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digestion

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Solution

The correct option is A respiration
The chemical process of breaking down food for carrying out life processes is called respiration.
Breathing is a physical process involving inhalation and exhalation and it is not a chemical process.
The process of breaking down food to extract nutrients and energy from it is called digestion.
The process of removal of waste out of the body is called excretion.

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