Experiment: To examine cell respiration, two sealed containers were set up: one with germinating seeds, the other with boiled (dead) seeds. CO₂ levels were monitored over 24 hours.Observation: CO₂ increased only in the container with germinating seeds.Question: What does this suggest?

Correct answer: D. Germinating seeds carry out respiration and produce CO₂.

  • A. Boiled seeds produce more CO₂ than germinating ones.
  • B. All plant material releases CO₂ equally.
  • C. Respiration does not occur in seeds.
  • D. Germinating seeds carry out respiration and produce CO₂.

Explanation

The correct answer is that germinating seeds carry out respiration and produce CO₂, as evidenced by the increase in CO₂ levels only in the container with germinating seeds. Boiled seeds do not exhibit this behavior, indicating that respiration is a process specific to living, germinating seeds. The other options are incorrect because they do not align with the experimental observation provided.

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