Definition of Respiration in Biology

 

The organism requires energy to perform their activities. This energy is obtained by metabolizing the food that they eat. This process is called respiration.

 

Significance:

 

The energy is utilized during life activities. No organism can perform these activities without energy. Hence if there is no respiration there will be no energy and no life. Therefore for survival and to perform these activities respiration if very necessary.

 

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