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Question
State whether the following statement is true or false. If false, correct them.
Plants consume oxygen for respiration.
Options
True
False
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Solution
True
Explanation:
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Just like animals, plants also respire.
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During respiration, plants take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide, especially at night when photosynthesis stops.
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This process helps them break down food (glucose) to release energy.
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