What is the difference between respiration and breathing ? - Vidyadip

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What is the difference between respiration and breathing ?

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Respiration :

It is a process of oxidation of food using the oxygen taken in while breathing, to release energy, water and carbon-dioxide.
It takes place inside the cells of an organism.
It is also called internal or cellular respiration.

Breathing :

It is a process of taking in oxygen (inhaling) and giving out carbon-dioxide (exhaling) in living beings.
It takes place through nose and lungs.
It is also called external respiration.

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