Question

Growing parts of a plant respire actively.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Respiration:

1. Respiration is the process of release of energy by breaking down complex food molecules.
2. In this process, glucose is broken down to form carbon dioxide and water in the presence of oxygen and the energy that is released is stored in the form of ATP (Adenosine triphosphate).
3. Growing parts of the plants like stems and root tips and growing embryos of seed possess meristematic tissue.
4. To continue dividing further, the energy requirements are more which leads to higher respiration rates.

Final answer: The given statement is true.