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During respiration, one mole of glucose releases about 2800 kJ of energy. This shows respiration is:
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A Endothermic with delta H positive
B Exothermic with delta H negative
C Isothermal
D Without any energy change
Explanation

Since energy is released during respiration, it is exothermic and delta H is negative.

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