What is the primary purpose of respiration in plants?

Practice Questions

Q1
What is the primary purpose of respiration in plants?
  1. To produce glucose
  2. To release energy
  3. To absorb carbon dioxide
  4. To synthesize chlorophyll

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the primary purpose of respiration in plants?
Correct Answer: To release energy from glucose.
  • Step 1: Understand that respiration is a process that occurs in all living organisms, including plants.
  • Step 2: Know that plants produce glucose through photosynthesis, which is a way they make their own food using sunlight.
  • Step 3: Realize that plants need energy to grow, repair, and carry out other life functions.
  • Step 4: Learn that during respiration, plants break down glucose to release energy.
  • Step 5: Understand that this energy is then used for various metabolic processes, such as growth and reproduction.
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