EVERYDAY SCIENCE

SCIENCE

RESPIRATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Respiration requires sunlight in plants
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Respiration occurs in the presence of oxygen to form water and carbon dioxide to breakdown glucose and release energy. Respiration does not require sunlight and chlorophyll, photosynthesis requires these. Therefore this statement is false.

Detailed explanation-2: -Respiration occurs all through the day, but the photosynthesis process occurs in the daytime, in the presence of sunlight only. Consequently, respiration becomes evident at night time in plants.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct option is B False. Photosynthesis & Respiration in plants: Plants breathe at all times of the day and night. Photosynthesis and respiration occur throughout the day, whereas only respiration and dark processes occur at night.

Detailed explanation-4: -Final answer: Respiration takes place both during the day and night is a correct statement for the respiration in plants.

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