How Do Plants Respire

As with photosynthesis, plants get oxygen from the air through the stomata. Respiration takes place in the mitochondria of the cell in the presence of oxygen, which is called “aerobic respiration”.

How do animals respire?

ALL VERTEBRATES (animals with a spinal cord, including humans) on land breathe with LUNGS. When you take a breath, a muscle below the rib cage called the DIAPHRAGM presses downward to allow air to fill the lungs, two hollow organs on either side of the heart.

How do plants and animals respire in water?

Oxygen and carbon dioxide are soluble in water. Animals and plants can utilize these dissolved gases for respiration and photosynthesis, and hence can survive in water.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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