Question

Which one of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding exchange of gas in plants?

Options

• Plants show great demand for gas exchange during respiration.

• Leaves are well adopted to carry out exchange of gases.

• Roots, stem and leaves respire at very low rate.

• There is very little transport of gases from one plant part to another.

Answer 1

Plants show great demand for gas exchange during respiration.

Explanation:

Plant tissues have a very low gas need since their rate of respiration is minimal because they do not move.