Question
Distinguish between breathing and respiration , i wrote:
Breathing is the process of taking in oxygen and eliminating carbon dioxide. Respiration is the breakdown of oxygen in the body- although both are needed for all living organisms
Is this true? If not may you please fix the statement
Breathing is the process of taking in oxygen and eliminating carbon dioxide. Respiration is the breakdown of oxygen in the body- although both are needed for all living organisms
Is this true? If not may you please fix the statement
Answers
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Similarities:
1. Required for all living organisms.
2. Uses oxygen.
Differences:
1. Breathing: takes in oxygen (expels carbon dioxide).
Respiration: breaks down oxygen so cells can use it.
2. Breathing: physical process
Respiration: chemical process
1. Required for all living organisms.
2. Uses oxygen.
Differences:
1. Breathing: takes in oxygen (expels carbon dioxide).
Respiration: breaks down oxygen so cells can use it.
2. Breathing: physical process
Respiration: chemical process