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If a plant is releasing carbon dioxide and taking in oxygen during the day, does it mean that there is no photosynthesis occurring? Justify your answer.

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If a plant is releasing carbon dioxide and taking in oxygen during the day means the plant is respiring; it does not mean that there is no photosynthesis occurring in the plant. This is because Photosynthesis and respiration are two independent processes.

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Chapter 6: Life Processes - Short Answer Questions [Page 54]

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NCERT Exemplar Science [English] Class 10
Chapter 6 Life Processes
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