During an investigation, scientists exposed plant roots to a chemical that prevents aerobic respiration. They found that, after the exposure, the plant roots took up nitrate ions at a slower rate. Which statement best explains this result?
- AAnaerobic respiration does not release energy.
- BThe plant cells cannot respire.
- CThere is less energy for active transport of nitrate ions.
- DThere is less energy for diffusion of nitrate ions.