Respiration involves breaking of . . . . . . bonds of complex compounds through oxidation within the cells,leading to release of considerable amount of energy.

  • A
    $C-C$ bonds
  • B
    $C-O$ bonds
  • C
    $C-H$ bonds
  • D
    Both $(a)$ and $(b)$

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Which of the following reasons explain why plants do not have specialized respiratory organs?
$I-$ Each plant part takes care of its own gas exchange needs.
$II-$ There is very little transport of gases from one plant part to another.
$III-$ The rate of respiration in plants is much slower compared to animals.
$IV-$ Plants have a higher requirement for gas exchange.
$V-$ During photosynthesis,the plant's requirement for oxygen from the atmosphere increases.
$VI-$ In large,dense plants,gases can diffuse over long distances.
$VII-$ In plants,each living cell is located very close to the plant surface.

Respiration differs from the process of combustion in the fact that

What type of process is respiration?

Explain the history of respiration.

For which of the following processes is the presence of chlorophyll not necessary?

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