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Life Processes — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceLife Processes3 Marks
Question
Define breathing. State the differences between breathing and respiration.
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Answer

The mechanism by which an organism obtains oxygen from the air and releases carbon-dioxide is called breathing.Difference between breathing and respiration:Breathing:
  1. Breathing is a simple process.
  2. Breathing involves taking in oxygen from the air and releasing carbon dioxide into the air.
  3. Breathing is a physical process.
Respiration:
  1. Respiration is a complex process.
  2. Respiration includes breathing as well as the oxidation of food in the cells of the organism to release energy.
  3. Respiration is a bio-chemical process.

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