Respiration involves
A)a chemical reaction between carbohydrates and oxygen to produce carbon dioxide,water,and heat energy.
B)a photochemical reaction involving carbon dioxide and oxygen to produce water and oxygen.
C)a photochemical reaction involving carbon dioxide and water to produce carbohydrates and oxygen.
D)the use of heat energy to react carbon dioxide with water to produce oxygen.

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Respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into carbon dioxide, water, and energy in the form of ATP through a series of chemical reactions. This process occurs in all living cells and is essential for the survival of organisms, including humans. Option A correctly describes the process of respiration. Option B is incorrect because it describes photosynthesis, not respiration. Option C is also incorrect because it describes the reverse process of photosynthesis. Option D is incorrect because it does not accurately describe any known biological process.

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