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What happens to the rate of respiration when a part of the plant is injured?

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Its respiration stops
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Its respiration rate increases
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Its respiration rate decreases
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Respiration rate decreases first and then increases
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Solution

The correct option is B Its respiration rate increases
When a part of the plant is injured, the damaged cells are replaced by new cells. This process requires a large amount of energy as cell division is taking place. Thus, the rate of respiration increases rapidly.

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