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Published on: August 13, 2026
Read the following statements related to respiration in plants and select the correct ones:
A
Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and even organic acids can serve as respiratory substrates in some plants.
A, B, and C only
A, B, and C only
B
Energy is released due to the breaking of carbon-carbon ( 
) bonds in complex compounds through oxidation.
B, C, and D only
) bonds in complex compounds through oxidation. B, C, and D only
C
Breakdown of complex molecules occurs both in the cytoplasm and in the mitochondria.
A, C, and D only
A, C, and D only
D
The energy released by oxidation in respiration is used directly in various cellular processes.
A, B, C, and D
A, B, C, and D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Energy released by oxidation in respiration is not (or rather cannot be) used directly but is used to synthesise ATP, which is broken down whenever (and wherever) energy needs to be utilised.
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