Antoine Lavoisier

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How did Lavoisier discover the role of oxygen in respiration? Antoine Lavoisier
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How did Lavoisier discover the role of oxygen in respiration?

Lavoisier conducted experiments that demonstrated that oxygen is consumed and carbon dioxide is produced during respiration. He concluded that respiration is a slow combustion process, similar to burning, providing energy to sustain life.