The compensation point in plants is reached when...
Photosynthesis ceases entirely, and only respiration occurs.
The rate of photosynthesis equals the rate of respiration, resulting in no net gas exchange.
Respiration ceases entirely, and only photosynthesis occurs.
The plant switches from C3 to CAM photosynthesis.
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Which process do plants primarily use to obtain energy?
Photosynthesis
Respiration
Decomposition
Chemosynthesis
Which part of the plant cell is primarily involved in respiration?
Chloroplast
Cell wall
Vacuole
Mitochondria
The primary structure for gas exchange in leaves is:
Cuticle
Epidermis
Stomata
Vascular bundles
Through which tiny pores on leaves do plants exchange gases for respiration?
Xylem
Phloem
Stomata
Root hairs
Seeds respire in
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Carbon Dioxide
Hydrogen
What is the primary source of energy used in plant respiration?
Sunlight
Water
Carbon dioxide
Glucose
What gas is released by plants during respiration?
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Carbon dioxide
Hydrogen