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You know that all living organisms respire in order to release energy from glucose and make it available in the form of adenosine triphosphate for chemical, osmotic and other work.

Plants are no exception. They need to respire virtually all the time in order to supply their energy needs. They are not able to use the adenosine triphosphate generated in photosynthesis for these purposes.

Plants respire in the normal way using glycolysis, Krebs cycle, oxidative phosphorylation etc

Often, the respiration is masked by the fact that photosynthesis produces oxygen faster than respiration takes it up and photosynthesis uses carbon dioxide faster than respiration produces it. It is only in the dark that the full effects of respiration become apparent when photosynthesis is brought to a halt.

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Do both animals and plants respire?

Yes, both animals and plants respire to release energy stored in food. Animals breathe in oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide through a process called cellular respiration. Plants use photosynthesis to convert sunlight into energy, and also respire by taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide.


Do plant cells respire?

Yes, plant cells do respire. Cellular respiration in plants involves the breakdown of glucose to release energy, which is used for various cellular activities. While plants also undergo photosynthesis to produce their own food, they still need to respire to obtain energy from the stored sugars.


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Some examples of plants that can respire anaerobically include rice plants, mangrove trees, and water lilies. These plants have adaptations to survive in waterlogged or flooded environments where oxygen availability is limited.


When plants respire do they take up oxygen from their roots or from the stomata in their leaves or both?

Plants primarily take up oxygen through their stomata in the leaves during respiration. Oxygen is required for the breakdown of glucose to release energy. While roots also respire, it is mainly to break down nutrients and not primarily for oxygen uptake.


Do small seeds of spring flowers weed or grasses respire at a different rate from seeds from summer fall or winter plants?

Seeds of spring flowers, weeds, grasses, and plants from other seasons all respire at similar rates at the seed stage. Respiration is essential for seed germination and early growth, regardless of the plant species or season. However, once the seeds germinate and grow into plants, their respiration rates may vary based on their genetic makeup, environmental factors, and growth stage.