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Combustion/respiration is a biochemical process.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Define Combustion:** - Combustion is a chemical process that involves the burning of substances in the presence of oxygen, resulting in the release of energy in the form of heat and light. It typically occurs at high temperatures. 2. **Characteristics of Combustion:** - Combustion is an exothermic reaction, meaning it releases heat. - The products of combustion are usually carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water (H₂O). ...
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  • Respiration is which type of process ?

    A
    Cataboilc
    B
    Metabolic
    C
    Anabolic
    D
    None
  • Respiration is the physilogical process in which

    A
    Breathing occurs
    B
    Breathing and external respiration occur
    C
    Breathing, external respiration and cellular respiration occur
    D
    Only inspiration occurs
  • Process of respiration is

    A
    an oxidation reaction which is endothermic
    B
    a reduction reaction which is exothermic
    C
    a combination reaction which is endothermic
    D
    an oxidation reaction which is exothermic.
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