Differentiate between Breathing and Respiration.

1.	Differentiate between Breathing and Respiration.
Answer» Breathing 1. It is a physical process. 2. Air containing oxygen is taken into the lungs and air loaded with carbondioxide is given out. 3. Lungs are mainly involved. Respiration 1. It is a catabolic process 2. Oxygen taken in is used in oxidizing glucose and energy is released. 3. Occurs in tissues and cells of the body.

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Breathing

1. It is a physical process.

2. Air containing oxygen is taken into the lungs and air loaded with carbondioxide is given out.

3. Lungs are mainly involved.

Respiration

1. It is a catabolic process

2. Oxygen taken in is used in oxidizing glucose and energy is released.

3. Occurs in tissues and cells of the body.

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