NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyRespiration in PlantsPractice
In the presence of dilute salt solution, rate of respiration in a respiring tissue
Options
- AIncreases
- BDecreases
- CRemains constant
- DNone of the above
Correct answer
A. Increases
Step-by-step solution
The rate of respiration increases when a plant or tissue is transferred from water to a salt solution. The cause of increased respiration during the absorption of minerals by roots.