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Why is respiration considered an exothermic reaction? Explain.

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We know that energy is required to support life.We get energy from the food we eat.

The large molecules of food are broken into a simpler substance like glucose during digestion.

Glocose and oxygen react to provide energy to the body. This reaction is a combination reaction named as respiration. In this whole process, energy is released so respiration is considered an exothermic reaction.

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