Respiration In Plants Question 14

Question: During injury and infection, the rate of $ O_2 $ consumption

Options:

A) Increases

B) Decreases

C) Remains unchanged

D) Becomes zero

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

In wounded part in the damaged cells, hormone traumatin is produced which increases the rate of cell division which in turn increases the consumption of $ O_2 $ .