State two similarities and two differences between respiration and burning.
State two similarities and two differences between respiration and burning.
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Similarities:
Burning
1. Oxygen is needed to combine with carbon and hydrogen in compound.
2. CO2 and H2O are formed with release of energy.
Respiration
1. Oxygen is needed tocombine with C and H2 of food.
2. CO2 and H2O are formed with release of energy.
Differences :
Burning
1. It occurs at higher temperature.
2. Is fast process.
3. A natural and continous process.
Respiration
1. It occurs at body temperature.
2. Is slow process.
3. An artificial & discont inuous process.
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