Which one of the following is an exothermic process?
Correct answer: C. Respiration
- A. Evaporation
- B. Sublimation
- C. Respiration
- D. Boiling
Explanation
Respiration is the metabolic process where organisms break down glucose and oxygen to produce carbon dioxide, water, and energy. This release of energy makes it an exothermic process. The other options are phase changes that require an input of energy (endothermic).
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