Why do plants excrete more carbon dioxide at night than during the day?

A. Cellular respiration occurs only at night and not during the day.

B. Cellular respiration occurs at a faster rate at night than during the day.

C. Photosynthesis uses some of the carbon dioxide released during the day.

D. The light-independent reaction of photosynthesis that releases carbon dioxide occurs at night.

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6 October, 22:38

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Anahi Monroe · Answer 1

The answer is A. Cellular respiration occurs only at night and not during the day.

Sebastian Berg · Answer 2

Respiration and photosynthesis both occur during the day. However, at night only respiration occurs which consumes oxygen.