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E. Differentiate between the terms

1. Respiration and combustion


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Differentiate between respiration and combustion:

RespirationCombustion
(i) It is a biological process(i) It is not a biological process
(ii) It is a slow process(ii) It is a fast process
(iii) It takes place in the body in the presence of oxygen(iii) It takes place anywhere in the presence of oxygen
(iv) It is a spontaneous process(iv) It requires heat to start the reaction.
(v) During respiration, oxygen combines with glucose to give some heat energy, water vapour, and carbon dioxide(v) During combustion, a number of products may be formed. A large quantity of heat is produced.

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