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Define breathing. State the differences between breathing and respiration.
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10/10/2021 6:32 pm
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.