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why do plants need oxygen

how do they obtain it

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Cellular respiration is a process in which cell converts food into carbon dioxide and water with the production of energy in the form of ATP. During this process, electron transfer take place and oxygen is the ultimate acceptor of the electrons. So, for the respiration plant need the oxygen. Oxygen is present in the air, plants take in oxygen stomata present in leaves.

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