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Why is respiration considered an exothermic process​

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Respiration is considered as an exothermic reaction because, in the respiration process, oxidation of glucose takes place which produces a large amount of heat energy stored in the form of ATP. This is shown in the following chemical equation C 6

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Respiration is considered as exothermic reaction because energy is released in this process. Glucose combines with oxygen present in our cells to form carbon dioxide and water along with energy.

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