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Respiration vs Breathing

Respiration releases energy by oxidation of nutrients in living cells; breathing exchanges atmospheric $\mathrm{O_2}$ with cellular $\mathrm{CO_2}$ .

Which process releases energy by oxidation of nutrients?

Respiration.

Term	Recall answer
Respiration	Oxidation of nutrients in living cells to release energy for biological work.
Breathing	Exchange of $\mathrm{O_2}$ from atmosphere with $\mathrm{CO_2}$ produced by cells.