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What is respiration?
What is respiration?
Respiration is the process of exchanging gases, specifically oxygen and carbon dioxide, between an organism and its environment.
Why is respiration important for living organisms?
Why is respiration important for living organisms?
Respiration is important because it provides the necessary oxygen for cells to produce energy through the process of cellular respiration, and it removes the waste product carbon dioxide from the body.
What are the two main types of respiration?
What are the two main types of respiration?
The two main types of respiration are aerobic respiration, which requires oxygen, and anaerobic respiration, which occurs in the absence of oxygen.
