Respiration In Plants Question 22

Question: In presence of cyanide, azide and carbon monoxide, the rate of respiration [MP PMT 1988]

Options:

A) Decreases

B) Increases

C) Remains the same

D) None of the above

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Cyanides, azides and carbon monoxide work as enzyme inhibitors, thus the rate of respiration decreases.