Question

Salt respiration is also called as

• A. Anion respiration
• B. Cation respiration
• C. Photorespiration
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Anion respiration

Salt respiration is also called as anion respiration. It is the rate of respiration due to anion absorption only. When a plant is kept in a salt solution, its rate of respiration increases as compared to its respiration when kept in water. This is called as salt respiration. The effect is seen because anions are absorbed via cytochrome chain, which is directly involved in respiration process.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.