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    BREATHING AND RESPIRation

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    The document discusses the differences between breathing and cellular respiration. [1] Breathing is the process of inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide through respiratory structures like the lungs and nose, while cellular respiration is the chemical process that takes place in cells to break down glucose and produce energy. [2] The key differences are that breathing occurs in the lungs through physical processes, while cellular respiration is an involuntary chemical process that occurs inside cells to produce energy through the use of enzymes. [3] The document provides a table further comparing the two processes in terms of where they occur, whether they produce energy, and the organs or structures involved.

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    BREATHING AND RESPIRation

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    The document discusses the differences between breathing and cellular respiration. [1] Breathing is the process of inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide through respiratory structures like the lungs and nose, while cellular respiration is the chemical process that takes place in cells to break down glucose and produce energy. [2] The key differences are that breathing occurs in the lungs through physical processes, while cellular respiration is an involuntary chemical process that occurs inside cells to produce energy through the use of enzymes. [3] The document provides a table further comparing the two processes in terms of where they occur, whether they produce energy, and the organs or structures involved.

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    The document discusses the differences between breathing and cellular respiration. [1] Breathing is the process of inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide through respiratory structures like the lungs and nose, while cellular respiration is the chemical process that takes place in cells to break down glucose and produce energy. [2] The key differences are that breathing occurs in the lungs through physical processes, while cellular respiration is an involuntary chemical process that occurs inside cells to produce energy through the use of enzymes. [3] The document provides a table further comparing the two processes in terms of where they occur, whether they produce energy, and the organs or structures involved.

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    BREATHING AND RESPIRation

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    The document discusses the differences between breathing and cellular respiration. [1] Breathing is the process of inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide through respiratory structures like the lungs and nose, while cellular respiration is the chemical process that takes place in cells to break down glucose and produce energy. [2] The key differences are that breathing occurs in the lungs through physical processes, while cellular respiration is an involuntary chemical process that occurs inside cells to produce energy through the use of enzymes. [3] The document provides a table further comparing the two processes in terms of where they occur, whether they produce energy, and the organs or structures involved.

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    Breathing and cellular respiration are defining characteristics of living

    organisms. However, these terms are not synonymous and there are significant
    differences between the two. Also, please note that cellular respiration and
    physiologic respiration are two separate processes. We shall be discussing the
    difference between cellular respiration and breathing in this article.

    Cellular Respiration is the biochemical process of releasing energy, which can be


    utilized by our body cells to perform various daily activities like walking, sitting,
    running and many other life processes. Moreover, cellular respiration is an
    essential and vital process for maintaining the proper functioning of the organ
    system. Breathing is the biological process by which the oxygen gas is inhaled in,
    and carbon dioxide s is exhaled out from the lungs to improve gaseous exchange
    within the living cells, tissues and other organs of the human body.

    Difference Between Breathing and Cellular Respiration

    As stated above, breathing is the biological process of inhaling and exhaling of the
    gases between the cells and the environment. The mechanism of breathing involves
    various respiratory structures such as the windpipe, lungs and nose.

    Respiration, on the other hand, is a chemical process that takes place in the cell.
    The air that we inhale brings oxygen to the lungs and is carried by the blood to the
    cells, where it helps in the breakdown of glucose which results in the generation of
    energy. This energy is used by the cells to carry out their respective functions.

    Let us look at more differences between breathing and respiration.

    Breathing Cellular Respiration

    Definition

    Breathing involves the process of inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide
    Cellular respiration is the process of breaking down of glucose to produce
    energy, which is then used by cells to carry out the cellular function.
    Process Occurrence

    Breathing takes place in the lungs. Also involves the nose, mouth and pharynx
    Respiration takes place in cells

    Type of Process

    Breathing is voluntary as well as an involuntary physical process. (For example,


    breathing during sleep is involuntary. Voluntary breathing is observed when we
    sing, speak, swim or for relaxation techniques) Respiration is an involuntary
    chemical process.

    Production of Energy

    There is no production of energy in this process. Energy is produced and


    released in the form of ATP.

    Cellular Activity

    As it occurs outside cells, it is called the extracellular process. (Occurs between the
    organism and the external environment) As it occurs inside cells, it is called
    the intracellular process.

    Enzyme used

    No enzymes are used during the process. A large number of enzymes are used
    during the process.

    Associated Organs

    Breathing occurs through respiratory organs, including the nose, lungs, etc.
    Respiration takes place in cells and cell organelles, including mitochondria,
    etc.

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