Question

List the difference between respiration in plants and respiration in animals

Answer 1

Definition of Respiration :

A process in living organisms involving the production of energy, typically with the intake of oxygen and the release of carbon dioxide from the oxidation of complex organic substances.

Difference between respiration in animals and respiration in plants:

Respiration in Animals	Respiration in Plants
1. Respiration in Animals is of varying rates according to physical activity.	1. Respiration in plants is a slow process.
2. They respire through the nose, skin, and gills.	2. They respire through stomata pores in leaves.
3. End product obtained is energy and lactic acid.	3. End product obtained is ethanol.
4. They uptake oxygen.	4. They uptake carbon dioxide.
5. Carbon dioxide is expelled.	5. Oxygen is expelled.