Which of the following is an example of excretion in plants?
Correct answer: D. Carbon dioxide produced in respiration diffuses out of leaves by stomata
- A. Flowering plants release chemicals that attract pollinators
- B. A plant releases acid from its roots to destroy competing species
- C. Auxins produced in the apical cells diffuse into the zone of elongation
- D. Carbon dioxide produced in respiration diffuses out of leaves by stomata
Explanation
The correct answer is Option D. Excretion in plants involves the removal of waste products. Carbon dioxide is a by-product of respiration, and when it diffuses out of the leaves via the stomata, it is considered an excretory process. Option A is incorrect because attracting pollinators is a reproductive strategy, not excretion. Option B is incorrect because releasing acid to inhibit other plants is allelopathy, not excretion. Option C is incorrect because auxin movement is related to growth regulation, not the removal of waste.
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