What is the main purpose of respiration?

What is the main purpose of respiration?
  1. To absorb food
  2. To exchange O₂ with CO₂
  3. To produce energy
  4. To release CO₂

Solution

The main purpose of respiration is to exchange O₂ from the atmosphere with CO₂ produced by the cells.

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