How does photosynthesis and respiration minimize the production of excretory matter in plants ?
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The method used by plants to get rid of excretory products are as follows:
(i) The oxygen, end product of the photosynthesis gets removed through stomata.
(ii) The carbon dioxide which is produced during the process of respiration also gets removed through stomata.
(iii) The excess of water gets removed through transpiration.
(iv) Some other wastes get removed along with dead cells when plant lose some parts such as leaves.
(v) Some waste products are stored in cellular vacuoles.
(vi) Some waste products are stored as resins and gums, especially in old xylem.
(vii) Plants also excrete some waste substances into the soil around them.
(viii)Some waste substance are also eliminated through petals, fruits and seeds.
Oxygen produced by photosynthesis is used for respiration and carbon dioxide
produced by respiration is used for photosynthesis. This is how they minimize the production of waste materials