Biology
Answer
| Sl. No. | Respiration in Animals | Respiration in Plants. |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Animals take in oxygen through lungs. | Plants take in oxygen through stomata, lenticels and the general surface of the roots. |
| 2. | Carbon dioxide is released as by-product in the process and is not taken back. | Carbon dioxide is released as a by-product in the process and is reabsorbed for photosynthesis. |
| 3. | The food and oxygen used for respiration are taken from outside. | The food and oxygen used for respiration are produced by the plants themselves. |
| 4. | The rate of respiration is very fast. | The rate of respiration is slow. |
Related Questions
Describe the different types of respiration that takes place in plants.
How does exchange of gases take place through the stomata?
How does respiration occur in the stems and roots?
Look at the pictures given below and answer the following questions:
- Identify this structure.
- In which part of the plant is it found?
- What is its function?
- Name the parts labelled as A and B.
- How is Figure 1 different from Figure 2?