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Respiration is defined as
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oxidation of organic compounds to produce energy
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Respiration is a catabolic process where organic compounds (like glucose) are oxidized (broken down) with oxygen to release energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water. Option B correctly states this. Option A is incorrect because respiration produces CO2, not reduces it. Option C is incomplete and reverses the process. Option D describes photosynthesis (the reverse of respiration).