Question

Deforestation is the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses. This process leads to fewer plants being available to conduct photosynthesis. Which of these is a possible effect of deforestation on the process of cellular respiration?

Answer 1

Less oxygen is available for use during cellular respiration.

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Answer 2

A lesser amount of oxygen will be available for cellular respiration

Step-by-step explanation:

Deforestation can be defined as the permanent removal of trees in forest areas for other land uses (for example, agriculture use). It is well known that deforestation has a negative effect on natural ecosystems. An important proportion of the oxygen in the air is generated by plants during photosynthesis, and it has been estimated that about 30% of the land photosynthesis is due to tropical forests. Aerobic cellular respiration is a metabolic pathway by which organisms use oxygen to produce energy in the form of ATP. In consequence, deforestation represents a serious problem to sustain cellular respiration, and ultimately to sustain life.