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Why do we respire?

Why do we respire?. Respiration is key to life on earth! It releases energy from organic molecules that we need to exercise, move and live. We need respiration for several of out metabolic reactions. These are reactions that take place in the body. They can be either anabolic or metabolic….

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Why do we respire?

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  1. Why do we respire?

  2. Respiration is key to life on earth! It releases energy from organic molecules that we need to exercise, move and live. We need respiration for several of out metabolic reactions. These are reactions that take place in the body. They can be either anabolic or metabolic…

  3. Respiration is used for… • Active Transport • Secretion • Endocytosis • Synthesis of molecules • Replication of DNA • Movement and exercise • Activation of chemicals

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