Question

Rate of respiration is slow in plants

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Respiration:

• Respiration in plants involves the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen between plants and the environment.
• The oxygen molecule is used for generating energy during respiration while resulting carbon dioxide is released into the environment.

Explanation:

• Plants possess a good portion of dead tissue than animals, so the energy requirement is less for the metabolic processes.
• The locomotion is also absent in plants, which also reduces their energy requirement.
• Hence, the rate of respiration is slow in plants as their energy requirement is low compared to animals.

The above statement is true.