why does the cells inthe roots of the plants ,need oxygen to survive
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Root cells need oxygen because root cells, like the rest of the cells in a plant, are living cells that carry out cellular respiration. ... This is where oxygen comes in. Oxygen is the final electron acceptor. It accepts two electrons from the ETC, and is excreted by the plant.
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Roots need oxygen: As mentioned above, roots respire too! One of the functions of the substrate is to serve as a site for air exchange between the root zone and atmosphere. In other words, roots breathe oxygen like we do. ... Plant roots not only absorb water and nutrients for plant growth, but also respire.
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