Why is respiration considered an exothermic reaction? Explain.

(N/A) Respiration is considered an exothermic reaction because energy is released during the process.
$1$. Living organisms require energy to survive, which is obtained from the food we eat.
$2$. During digestion, complex food molecules (like carbohydrates) are broken down into simpler substances like glucose.
$3$. This glucose combines with oxygen in the cells of our body to provide energy.
$4$. Since energy is released in the form of heat (or $ATP$) during this process, it is classified as an exothermic reaction.
The chemical equation for respiration is:
$C_{6}H_{12}O_{6(aq)} + 6O_{2(g)} \to 6CO_{2(g)} + 6H_{2}O_{(l)} + \text{Energy}$