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Why is respiration called a physicochemical process?

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Because it involves exchange of `O_(2)` and `CO_(2)` on the principle of diffusion ( a physical process) as well as oxidation of glucose to produce energy-rich molecules ( achemical process).
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  • Aerobic respiration is called

    A
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    B
    Chemosynthesis
    C
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    D
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