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WAEC Biology 2016 Question 14

Question 14

Respiration

The exchange of gases between the environment and the respiratory organs of vertebrates is referred to as

  1. A.inhalation.
  2. B.respiration.
  3. C.expiration.
  4. D.breathing.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (breathing.)

Explanation

Breathing is the movement of air into and out of the respiratory organs, which exchanges gases with the surroundings. Respiration is the release of energy inside cells.