The rate of respiration is very fast in plants and slow in animals

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Solution

The correct option is B
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The rate of respiration is faster in animals as compared to plants because animals require a much higher amount of energy compared to plants. Respiration is the process by which glucose is oxidised to provide energy. So, higher the energy demands, faster will be the rate of respiration.

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