Respiration In Plants Question 8
Question: Rubbing effect on leaf causes
Options:
A) Increased respiration
B) Decreased respiration
C) No effect
D) Respiration stops
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
A bending or rubbing of the blade was sufficient to induce a marked rise in the respiration rate of 20-183% which persisted for several days.
If the treatment is repeated at intervals the stimulus gradually loses its effect in increasing the rate of respiration.
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