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The process of respiration is concerned with

A
Intake of water
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Liberation of O2
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Intake of CO2
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D
Liberation of energy
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Solution

The correct option is D Liberation of energy
The series of metabolic processes by which living cells produce and liberate energy through the oxidation of organic substances is called cellular respiration. It is mainly an exothermic reaction which involves the breakdown of complex molecules which releases the energy.
So, the correct answer is option D.

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