what are the three important aspects about the overall chemical equation of respiration,pertaining to the following? (i) single or several steps (ii) direct or enzyme catalysed (iii) forms of energy liberated

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Respiration is a process that occurs in (1) several chemical reactions that are (2) catalysed by enzymes. It liberates (3) energy in the form of ATP.

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