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the aource of co2 for aquatic plants

Answer 1

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The aquatic plants e.g.Algae are those special plants which are always in a complex type of physiological conditions as they do not get sufficient amount of Light , $O_2$ , $CO_2$.

These plants are dependent upon these climatic factors mostly after synthesizing those by themselves.

The aquatic plants performs cellular Respiration in which there are few steps in which the 6 Molecules of $CO_2$ are released which are further utilizes for the means of several metabolic activities like Photosynthesis , Fat synthesis , chlorophyll synthesis ,etc.

let's take a view on those steps where $CO_2$ molecules are released.

# $\bf{LINK\: REACTION}$

the $CO_2$ molecule is produced during the reaction :=>

pyruvate --------------> Acetyl CO-A

in this process 2 $CO_2$ molecules are obtained.

# $\bf{KREB'S \:CYCLE}$ =>

in this process , decarboxylation reactions are =>

1) Oxallo succinate------> $\alpha$keto-
, gluterate.

2) $\alpha$keto-gluterate--->succinate.

these reactions are carried away twice evolving $CO_2$ every time.

so ,( 2×2 ) = 4 molecules of $CO_2$ are evolved here.

* NET GAIN of $CO_2$=>

2 + 4 = $\huge\bf{6\:CO_2}$.

in this way , total 6 $CO_2$ molecules are produced in Respiration which are used up in different reactions in AQUATIC PLANTS.



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