The difference between respiration and burning are:
Burning
(a) Does not take place in the living cell.
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(b) Enzymes are not involved in the process.
(c) Takes place at higher of the temperature.
(d) Energy is released suddenly.
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Respiration
(a) Takes place in living cells.
(b) Various enzymes are required for the process.
(c) It occurs at the body temperature of the organism.
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(d) Energy is released in a step-wise manner.