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During respiration there is

1. gain in dry weight
2. loss in dry weight
3. no change in dry weight
4. increase in the overall weight

Correct answer: loss in dry weight

Solution

During respiration, organic food is oxidized to release energy, producing carbon dioxide and water. Since stored food is consumed, the organism’s dry mass decreases.

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