Respiration In Plants Question 21
Question: The rate of respiration of young maturing seeds is quite high but as water contents decreases during further maturation, respiration [DPMT 1986]
Options:
A) Remains high
B) Stops completely
C) Increases steadily
D) Decreases steadily
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Water is essential for accelerating enzyme activity.
In conditions of water stress therefore the respiration decreases that?s why in dry fruits and seeds in respiratory enzyme least active, show minimum respiration.
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