Which of the following is the main purpose of respiration, in plants?

Production of food

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Production of energy

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Exchange of gases

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Production of energy
Respiration is the process by which cells in plants break down sugar to get energy. This energy is then used to perform work at the cellular level. The purpose of cellular respiration is simple, it provides cells with the energy they need to function.
So, the correct option is B.

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