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BIO 102 Mechanisms of Plant Nutrition and Synthesis Objective Question

Question

According to the document, which of the following is true regarding anaerobic respiration in plants?
Options
A It occurs in the presence of oxygen.
B It involves the complete oxidation of glucose.
C Its end products include ethyl alcohol and carbon dioxide.
Correct Answer
D It involves the Krebs cycle and electron transport chain.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 34 states: 'Anaerobic respiration... Occurs in the absence of oxygen in the cell cytoplasm... Involves par tal oxidation of glucose to form ethyl alcohol and carbon dioxide as end products.' It also mentions 'It involves glycolysis', not the Krebs cycle.

Hint

Focus on the characteristics, conditions, and products of anaerobic respiration described on page 34.

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