Which of the following statements are correct regarding respiration in plants? I. Respiration is the process of releasing energy from food. II. Respiration takes place individually in all parts of the plants like stem, roots, leaves etc. III. The rate of respiration is slow in plants whereas it is faster in humans and animals. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

• A. I and III are correct
• B. I and II are correct
• C. I, II and III are correct
• D. None of the above