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The process by which oxygen from the air is used to convert the food into energy is called
(a) photosynthesis.
(b) respiration.
(c) nutrition.
(d) none of these.

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Solution

(b) respiration
Respiration is the process by which the food is converted into carbon dioxide and water, by using the oxygen present in air. A sufficient amount of energy is also released during respiration.

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