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What do you understand by respiration?

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Respiration is the process of oxidation and decomposition of organic compounds like simple carbohydrate glucose in the living cells with the release of energy.

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Chapter 10: Respiration in Plants - Exercise [Page 87]

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Frank Biology Part 1 [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 10 Respiration in Plants
Exercise | Q 1.1 | Page 87

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