Question

3. If a plant is releasing carbon dioxide and
taking in oxygen during the day, does it
mean that there is no photosynthesis
occurring? Justify you
answer.
(2)​

Answer 1

Required Answer:

☑If a plant is releasing carbon dioxide and taking in oxygen during the day means plant is respiring; it does not mean that there is no photosynthesis occurring in the plant.

Answer 2

✍️Answer:

If a plant is releasing carbon dioxide and taking in oxygen during the day means plant is respiring; it does not mean that there is no photosynthesis occurring in the plant.

✍️Justify:

Both the process are independent Respiration is the process of oxidation of food substances that release carbon dioxide; it takes place throughout the day. Photosynthesis is the process of fixing the atmospheric carbon dioxide into organic compounds (carbohydrates) with release of oxygen gas as by product.

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