"Respiration in plants only takes place at night".
Is this statement true? Give reasons for your answer.

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In plants, respiration takes place both during day and night to keep the plant alive. (1 mark)
However, it is prominent at night. (1 mark)
At the same time, photosynthesis takes place only in the presence of light, that is during the daytime. (1 mark)

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"Respiration in plants only takes place at night". Is this statement true? Give reasons for your answer.

In plants, respiration takes place both during day and night to keep the plant alive. (1 mark) However, it is prominent at night. (1 mark) At the same time, photosynthesis takes place only in the presence of light, that is during the daytime. (1 mark)

"Respiration in plants only takes place at night".
Is this statement true? Give reasons for your answer.

In plants, respiration takes place both during day and night to keep the plant alive. (1 mark)
However, it is prominent at night. (1 mark)
At the same time, photosynthesis takes place only in the presence of light, that is during the daytime. (1 mark)