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Biology Respiration in Plants Skill Builder Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 11, 2026

Respiration is purely a catabolic process

Reduction of food results in the release of energy

Chemical energy is broken down-during respiration to release energy

Fungi can make their own food and derive the energy by respiration

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Respiration is an amphibolic pathway. During respiration, fats and proteins can also be broken down to yield energy. Saprophytes like fungi are dependent on dead and decaying matter for their food.

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