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JAMB Biology 1978 Question 46

Question 46

Respiration

A germinating seed requires oxygen which is essential for

  1. A.converting carbohydrate into glucose
  2. B.transporting energy from one part of the plant to another
  3. C.the production of energy by oxidising essential carbohydrates
  4. D.hydrolysis of proteins
  5. E.the formation of water molecules within the germinating seed.
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Answer: C (the production of energy by oxidising essential carbohydrates)

Explanation

Oxygen is used in aerobic respiration to oxidise stored food and release energy for growth.