Mercury is used in the experiment of anaerobic respiration to ensure that:

Carbon dioxide is not released out of the tube

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Oxygen does not reach the seeds

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Seeds remain moist

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Water vapour is absorbed

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The correct option is B Oxygen does not reach the seeds
Mercury is used in the experiment of anaerobic respiration to ensure that oxygen does not reach the seeds.

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