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The process of synthesis of digested food to obtain energy in the presence of oxygen is known as respiration.

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The correct option is B False
Respiration:
Respiration is defined as the process by which oxygen is taken in for the oxidation of food (glucose) leading to the release of carbon dioxide and energy.
The reaction for respiration can be denoted by the equation:
Glucose + Oxygen → Carbon dioxide + Energy + Water
Hence, the given statement is false.

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