Plants take in carbon dioxide for photosynthesis during the day. Do they also use oxygen during the day? Justify your answer.

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Solution

Yes, plants use oxygen during the day. This is because the plants require oxygen for performing respiration so that they can obtain energy. Like all living organisms, plants also require constant supply of energy and thus, they use oxygen during the day.

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