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Why does respiration considered as an exothermic reaction? Explain.

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Exothermic reactions release heat or energy.When you or we breath out,breath is warmer.This is happened for respiration reaction of our body.
Carbolydrates present in food are broken down to form glucose.This glucose combines with oxygen in the cells of our body and provides energy.This reaction is known as respiration.hence,respiration is considered as an exothermic reaction.

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