Respiration In Plants Question 6

Question: The rate of respiration depends upon the

Options:

A) Quantity of protoplasm in cell

B) Quality of protoplasm in cell

C) Both [a] and [b]

D) None of the above

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

The rate of respiration depends upon the quantity of the protoplasm.

In young meristematic tissues which are relatively rich in protoplasm usually have higher rates of respiration.

Water contents of the protoplasm are important in controlling the rate of respiration.