Which among the following statements correctly explain the functions of breathing?

Provides oxygen to the body.

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Breaks down glucose to release energy.

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Helps the body to get rid of carbon dioxide.

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Produces water in the cells.

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Solution

The correct options are
A Provides oxygen to the body.
C Helps the body to get rid of carbon dioxide.

Breathing is a physical process which simply involves intake of oxygen rich air and flushing out of carbon dioxide. No energy is released or used in this process.

Respiration on the other hand, is a chemical process which involves breakdown of glucose using oxygen and produces water vapour and carbon dioxide. Energy is released in the form of ATP.

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