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Identify the false statements and rewrite them correctly by changing the first or the last word only.

Photosynthesis results in loss of dry weight of the plants.

False

Explanation: Respiration results in loss of dry weight of plants. There is an increase in dry weight of plants during photosynthesis. In respiration, energy is given out during the liberation of oxygen. Thus, there is a loss in dry weight.


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