The chemical process of breaking down glucose and releasing energy for carrying out life processes is called

Respiration

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Breathing

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Digestion

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None of the above

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Respiration

The chemical process of breaking down glucose and releasing energy for carrying out life processes is called Respiration.

The process of breaking down food to extract nutrients and energy from it is called digestion. And breathing is not a chemical process at all. it is a physical process involving inhalation and exhalation.

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