Question

Which of the following statements gives the correct distinction between the burning of carbon compounds and respiration?

• A. The burning of carbon compounds is a slow process while respiration is spontaneous.
• B. Burning of carbon compounds releases energy in form of ATP while respiration releases in form of light.
• C. Burning of carbon compounds is a fast process while respiration is slow.
• D. All the above statements are correct

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

In respiration:

• Carbon and Hydrogen present in organic matter are oxidized.
• Energy is released in the form of ATP and heat.
• It is a slow process.
• It occurs at body temperature of ${37}^{0}C$.

In the burning of carbon compounds:

• carbon and hydrogen present in the inorganic matter are oxidized.
• energy is released in the form of heat and light.
• It is a fast and spontaneous process.
• It occurs at higher temperatures.