Respiration in plants Flashcards
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What is respiration?
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The breakdown of C-C bonds of complex compounds in a cellm leading to the release of a considerable amount of energy is termed as respiration.
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What is respiratory substrate?
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The substance which is oxidised.
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How are plants able to pull through without respirratory organs?
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- Each part of the plant is capable of taking care of its own gaseuous exchange
- Gaseous requirements/rate of breathing is lower than that of plants (no locomotion)
- Parts/cells of plants are directcly in contact with a ir.
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Aerobic v/s Anaerobic
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- O2 No O2
- complete oxidisation incomplete oxidisation
- Large amount of energy (38) lesser
- Mitcochondria and cytoplasm
cytoplasm - EP:H20, CO2, ATP Ethyl alcohol, lactic acid, energy Co2
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What is the respiratory Quotient?
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CO2 evolved/O2 consumed
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