The process of respiration is:(a) an oxidation reaction which is endothermic(b) a reduction reaction which is exothermic(c) a combination reaction which is endothermic(d) an oxidation reaction which is exothermic


Correct Answer: (d) an oxidation reaction which is exothermic.
Explanation: During digestion, the food that we have taken in breaks down (as oxidation of food takes place )and gives energy.  As oxidation of food takes place, and energy is also released, it is an oxidation reaction which is exothermic. 

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