NCERT Exercise Q10 (Textbook) - Chemical Reactions and Equations
Question: Why is respiration considered an exothermic reaction? Explain.
Answer: Respiration is exothermic because glucose is oxidised in presence of O2 to release CO2, water, and ENERGY: C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + Energy. This energy powers all life processes.
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