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When not engaged in photosynthesis (e.g. at night), plants use cellular respiration for energy, releasing some carbon dioxide.

After death, the decomposition of plants releases carbon compounds such as carbon dioxide and methane.

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Plants and oxygen?

Plants release oxygen .


Which plants release oxygen at night?

There are no plants that release oxygen at night. Plants only release oxygen during the day through the process of photosynthesis.


What gas do plant release at day time and night time?

Oxygen. Because the plants need sunlight to produce it.


Can you recycle oxygen?

Yes, oxygen can be recycled. Oxygen is recycled every time by nature, the plants in take carbon dioxide that is released by animals and release oxygen.


What waste gas do plants release?

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What gas does plants release when it takes in carbon dioxide?

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In which process do plants release oxygen?

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What is the name of dutch scientist who first discovered that in day time plants take carbon dioxide and release oxygen while at the night plants take oxygen and release carbon dioxide?

Jan Ingenhousz dutch born british scientist is know for his discovery of photosynthesis by which plants in sunlight absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen.


Do plants and animals release carbon dioxide?

Animals breathe in oxygen and release carbon dioxide. Plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen.


What do plants release into the environment?

Oxygen.


Do plants respire during photosynthesis?

Yes, during photosynthesis plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen. However, they also undergo respiration, where they take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide. So, plants do respire during photosynthesis, but the overall process results in a net release of oxygen.


Do plants release more carbon dioxide or oxygen during photosynthesis?

During photosynthesis, plants release oxygen and not carbon dioxide.