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BIO 102 Mechanisms of Plant Nutrition and Synthesis Objective Question

Question

What happens to the rate of respiration when there is an inadequate supply of oxygen, according to the document?
Options
A It increases rapidly
B Plants switch to an alternative fermentation process
Correct Answer
C It stops completely
D It remains constant
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 35 states, 'When there is an inadequate supply of oxygen, plants go through an alternative fermentation process.'

Hint

Plants, like many organisms, have an alternative pathway for energy production when oxygen is scarce.

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