EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -Yes, plants breathe throughout its life span both during the day and night. The chemical equation of cellular respiration is expressed as-oxygen + glucose-> carbon dioxide + water + heat energy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Role of air temperature Plant respiration occurs 24 hours per day, but night respiration is more evident since the photosynthesis process ceases. During the night, it is very important that the temperature is cooler than during the day because plants can experience stress.

Detailed explanation-3: -Just as we need to breathe to stay alive, plants must also exchange gases with the atmosphere to function. They need two key gases: oxygen is used in aerobic respiration, where food molecules are broken down to release energy for growth. This process releases carbon dioxide as a waste product.

Detailed explanation-4: -Plants respire in both day and night same as human being and photosynthesis only occurs during the day.

Detailed explanation-5: -An Indian household is usually incomplete without the presence of a sacred Tulsi plant. Every day, Tulsi gives out oxygen for 20 out of the 24 hours day. It absorbs toxic pollutants from the air such as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and sulphur dioxide.