Question

In which part of the plant, the rate of respiration is higher?

• A. Root and stem tip
• B. Buds
• C. Germinating seeds
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

The highest rate of respiration are found in the actively growing root and stem tips, cambium and embryos of germinating seeds and lowest rates in dormant seeds or spores. As, the growing tips are generally rich in meristematic tissues the rate of respiration is also high.