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What is the process called that most living things obtain energy through that is similar to a combustion reaction?

The process is called cellular respiration. It involves the breaking down of glucose molecules in the presence of oxygen to produce energy in the form of ATP, similar to how combustion reactions release energy.


Differences between respiration and combustion?

Respiration is a biological process that occurs in living organisms to produce energy by breaking down organic molecules with the help of oxygen. Combustion, on the other hand, is a chemical process that involves the rapid oxidation of a material in the presence of oxygen to produce heat and light. While respiration is a controlled process occurring within cells, combustion is typically an uncontrolled process that releases energy in the form of heat and light.


Why does the energy between burning and respiration differ?

Both burning and respiration require a supply of oxygen. Both burning and respiration obtain it from the air, and both burning and respiration create carbon dioxide. Whereas ordinary burning is easily recognised as a form of combustion, respiration is a form of "slow combustion". Similarly in a garden the compost heap develops heat from slow combustion; heat which you can easily detect if you put a load of grass cuttings and leaves into it and test its temperature half a day later. Faster burning (combustion) would be seen if you had a bonfire on the Fifth of November.


What is carbon dioxide produced by both the processes of?

Carbon dioxide is produced by both the process of respiration in animals and the combustion of fossil fuels in cars, factories, and power plants.


Which gas is produced as a waste product by combustion and by respiration and is also a 'greenhouse gas'?

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the gas produced as a waste product by combustion and respiration. It is a greenhouse gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect and global warming.

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Connection between combustion and cell respiration?

They both release carbon.


What are the similarities between this equation for burning glucose and the equation for cellular respiration of gluclose when oxygen is available?

Both respiration and combustion utilize oxygen and a fuel source to produce energy, carbon dioxide and water. In the case of combustion, it is a hydrocarbon that serves as fuel and during respiration it is glucose.


What are the similarities between respiration and combustion?

Both respiration and combustion involve the process of breaking down molecules to release energy by combining oxygen and fuel. They both produce carbon dioxide and water as byproducts. In both processes, energy is released in the form of heat.


What are the difference between respiration and combustion?

Respiration is a biological process that occurs in living organisms to produce energy, using oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide as a byproduct. Combustion is a chemical process that involves the rapid oxidation of a material, typically a fuel, with the release of heat and light. Respiration is a controlled process that occurs in cells, while combustion is an uncontrolled process that typically occurs in the presence of a flame or spark.


What is the difference between respiration and combustion?

Respiration is the process where living organisms convert glucose into energy in the presence of oxygen, producing carbon dioxide and water as byproducts. Combustion is a chemical reaction where a substance rapidly reacts with oxygen, producing heat and light energy along with carbon dioxide and water vapor in the case of organic materials. Respiration is a controlled process in living organisms, while combustion is a rapid and uncontrolled process.


Why could respiration be called 'slow combustion'?

Respiration is the process of turning inhaled oxygen into exhale carbon dioxide and creating energy. This is a very similar reaction to that of combustion. When a hydrocarbon burns, such a natural gas or methane (CH4), it combines with oxygen, producing CO2 and water. The definition of combustion is a reaction in which something is oxidized in an exothermic reaction, and that is exactly what happens in respiration.


Give one way that combustion and respiration are the same?

burning of fuel are the good example of combustion and respiration


How is cellular respiration unlike combustion?

water


What does combustion have in common with cellular respiration?

It is same as combustion. O2 is involved and CO2 is produced


What is the process called that most living things obtain energy through that is similar to a combustion reaction?

The process is called cellular respiration. It involves the breaking down of glucose molecules in the presence of oxygen to produce energy in the form of ATP, similar to how combustion reactions release energy.


What two gases are produced by both combustion and cellar respiration?

Carbon dioxide and water vapor are the two gases produced by both combustion and cellular respiration.


Process of rusting is same as combustion?

Rusting is similar to combustion in that oxygen is a required reactant. However, classic combustion has carbon dioxide and water as products, whereas rusting simply has a metal oxide as a product.