Respiration proceeds only when oxygen is available and is therefore called __(aerobic/ anaerobic) respiration.

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Respiration is the process of releasing energy from the breakdown of glucose. Respiration takes place in every living cells and all cells need to respire in order to produce the energy that they require. The respiration which proceeds only when oxygen is available is called aerobic respiration.

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