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PART - 2 - Unit IV : CH - 12 Respiration in Plants — BIOLOGY STD 11 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceBIOLOGYPART - 2 - Unit IV : CH - 12 Respiration in Plants2 Marks
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What is cellular respiration? Write any four functions of ATP.
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Answer

Cellular respiration : When a large amount of energy is released from the cell after the breaking of bonds by oxidation of complex organic molecules, it is called cellular respiration.
Function of ATP : ATP molecules absorb energy which is released in exergonic reactions. These provide energy for various endergonic reactions. Some important activities in which ATP is used are as follows:
(i) In the synthesis of carbohydrates, fats, proteins etc.
(ii) In absorption of organic and inorganic food substances.
(iii) In translocation of organic food substances.
(iv) In protoplasmic streaming.
(v) In growth.

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