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प्रश्न
State two similarities and two differences between respiration and burning.
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उत्तर
Similarities:
Burning
- Oxygen is needed to combine with carbon and hydrogen in compound.
- .CO2 and H2O are formed with release of energy.
Respiration
- Oxygen is needed to combine with C and H2 of food.
- CO2 and H2O are formed with release of energy.
Differences:
Burning
- It occurs at higher temperatures.
- It is a fast process.
- A natural and continuous process.
Respiration
- It occurs at body temperature.
- It is a slow process.
- An artificial & discontinuous process.
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