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Respiration in plants involves the breakdown of glucose to release energy, either using oxygen (aerobic) or without it (anaerobic). Various respiratory processes provide energy for essential functions, while factors such as temperature, moisture, and oxygen levels influence the rate of respiration. Understanding respiratory mechanisms and their significance is crucial for recognizing plant metabolism and growth.
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Term: Aerobic Respiration
Definition: A type of respiration that requires oxygen and produces carbon dioxide, water, and energy (ATP).
Term: Anaerobic Respiration
Definition: A type of respiration that occurs without oxygen and produces less energy compared to aerobic respiration, resulting in products like alcohol or lactic acid.
Term: Glycolysis
Definition: The initial step in the breakdown of glucose, occurring in the cytoplasm, where glucose is converted into pyruvate.
Term: Krebs Cycle
Definition: A series of biochemical reactions in mitochondria that occur in aerobic respiration for further breakdown of pyruvate.
Term: Electron Transport Chain
Definition: A process that takes place in the mitochondria for ATP production during aerobic respiration.
Term: Factors Affecting Respiration
Definition: Various elements, such as temperature, moisture, and tissue type, that influence the rate and efficiency of plant respiration.
Term: Stomata
Definition: Small openings on leaves that facilitate gas exchange in plants, mainly associated with respiration.