Breathing differs from respiration by

Options

A. Both are same and there is no difference
B. Breathing refers to respiration in human beings whereas respiration occurs in rest of the animals and plants
C. Breathing refers to chest movements due to inhalation of `O_(2)` and exhalation of carbon dioxide whereas respiration refers to the gaseous exchange
D. None of these

Answer

C

Explanation

Breathing involves inhaling of oxygen from the atmosphere into the lungs and exhale of carbon dioxide from the lungs into the atmosphere whereas cellular respiration involves the breakdown of glucose into carbon dioxide and water in living cells releasing energy.