Question

The rate of respiration could be checked by

• A. Malonate
• B. $C{O}_2$
• C. Chloroform and cyanides
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Respiration in plants is the process which enables the breakdown of simple carbohydrates, like glucose into simpler substances thereby liberating carbon dioxide and energy. The factors that effect respiration are temperature, carbon dioxide concentration, water and light. The factor that inhibits or checks the rate of respiration in the mitochondria of plants include malonate, CO${}_2$ an chloroform and cyanides.