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Define breathing. State the differences between breathing and respiration. |
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Answer» The mechanism by which an organism obtains oxygen from the air and releases carbon dioxide is called breathing.Difference between breathing and respiration:- Breathing (i) Breathing is a simple process. (ii) Breathing involves taking in oxygen from the air and releasing carbon dioxide into the air. (iii) Breathing is a physical process. Respiration (i) Respiration is a complex process. (ii) Respiration includes breathing as well as the oxidation of food in the cells of the organism to release energy. (iii) Respiration is a bio-chemical process. |
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