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.
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.
(d) Energy is released in a step-wise manner.