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Respiration may occur in the absence of oxygen in

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Potato.
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Spirogyra.
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Yeast.
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Humans.
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Solution

The correct option is C Yeast.
Respiration can be carried out in the presence of oxygen (aerobic) or in the absence of oxygen (anaerobic). Fermentation is a special type of anaerobic respiration carried out by microorganisms. Common yeast is a microorganism which can carry out alcoholic fermentation where they respire in absence of oxygen produces alcohol, carbon dioxide and less amount of energy. Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

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