Which of the following is NOT a reason why plants do not require a specialized respiratory system?

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Which of the following is NOT a reason why plants do not require a specialized respiratory system?

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They have a lower energy demand Gaseous exchange occurs through stomata and lenticels They do not require oxygen for respiration Correct Each plant cell carries out its own respiration

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Plants require oxygen for respiration, but they do not have specialized respiratory organs due to lower energy needs and efficient gas diffusion.

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