DENDROLOGY

TREE PHYSIOLOGY

RESPIRATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
All leaves of a green plant normally respire anaerobically at night
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -(d) False. All leaves of a green plant normally respire aerobically at night.

Detailed explanation-2: -Solution. False. Anaerobic respiration in plants yields ethanol.

Detailed explanation-3: -This is due to too much water exorcizing all the air from in between the soil particles. Because of this, oxygen is not free to the roots for aerobic respiration. In these states, the roots of plants respire anaerobically making alcohol.

Detailed explanation-4: -(b) The statement is false. Anaerobic respiration in plants yields ethanol.

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