Question

Give the main points of difference between respiration in plants and respiration in animals.

Answer 1

Feature	Respiration in plants	Respiration in animals
Organization	All parts (roots, stems, leaves) respire individually.	The animal acts as a single, coordinated unit.
Gas Transport	Little to no transport of gases between plant parts.	Gases are transported over long distances via the blood.
Rate	Respiration occurs at a slow rate.	Respiration occurs at a much faster rate.
Structures	No specialised organs; exchange via stomata/lenticels.	Specialised organs (lungs, gills, skin) for gas exchange.
Metabolic Need	Lower energy demand; sedentary lifestyle.	Higher energy demand; active, mobile lifestyle.