Biology
Assertion (A): In many respects, respiration and photosynthesis in plants are distinctly opposite processes.
Reason (R): In photosynthesis, food is oxidised; whereas in respiration, food is manufactured.
- A is True and R is False.
- A is False and R is True.
- Both A and R are True.
- Both A and R are False.
Plants Respiration
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A is True and R is False.
Reason — Photosynthesis and respiration are opposite processes.
In photosynthesis glucose is manufactured from carbon dioxide and water and energy, while in respiration glucose is broken down (oxidised) to obtain carbon dioxide water and energy.
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