Here we have compared Differences between Breathing and Respiration
| Breathing | Respiration |
| Definition. Breathing is taking in of fresh air and giving out of foul air. | It is oxidative breakdown of respiratory substrate. |
| Nature. It is a physical process. | It is a biochemical process. |
| Energy. Breathing consumes energy. | Respiration produces energy. |
| Enzymes. No enzymes are required. | It is an enzyme mediated process. |
| Cellular. Breathing is an extra-cellular process. | Respiration is an intracellular process. |
| Resemblance. Mode of breathing is different in different organisms. | Mechanism of respiration is the same in all types of organisms. |