Major function of respiration is

Options

(a) transfer of CO₂
(b) release of CO₂
(c) release of O₂
(d) anabolism

Correct Answer:

release of CO₂

Explanation:

Respiration is the process of burning the food to form the end products CO₂+ H₂O with enormous release of energy in the form of ATP. It is an catabolic pathway as it involves breakdown of food material.