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WAEC Biology 2018 Question 11

Question 11

Respiration

Which of the following structures would carry out respiration?

  1. A.germinating cowpea.
  2. B.decolorized leaf.
  3. C.dry leaf.
  4. D.boiled cowpea.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (germinating cowpea.)

Explanation

Only living cells respire. A germinating seed is alive and very active, while decolourised, dry or boiled material is dead.