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The process of respiration is :

(a) an oxidation reaction which is endothermic

(b) a reduction reaction which is exothermic

(c) a combination reaction which is endothermic

(d) an oxidation reaction which is exothermic

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Answer : (d) an oxidation reaction which is exothermic

During respiration, we inhale oxygen from the atmosphere which reacts with glucose in your body cells to produce carbon dioxide and water. Heat is liberated in this process; hence respiration is considered an exothermic reaction.

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