Do the plants respire all day and night or only during the day? Give reasons.

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Plants respire all day and night just like humans, because unlike photosynthesis respiration does not require sunlight, it can happen in the dark also.
During the process of respiration, plants use oxygen and liberate carbon dioxide.

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Do the plants respire all day and night or only during the day? Give reasons.

Plants respire all day and night just like humans, because unlike photosynthesis respiration does not require sunlight, it can happen in the dark also. During the process of respiration, plants use oxygen and liberate carbon dioxide.

Plants respire all day and night just like humans, because unlike photosynthesis respiration does not require sunlight, it can happen in the dark also.
During the process of respiration, plants use oxygen and liberate carbon dioxide.