Asked by Vinnie Bakerian on Apr 24, 2024
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Excess transpiration:
A) may be harmful to a plant.
B) causes an increase in turgor pressure.
C) is a synonym for precipitation.
D) occurs mainly in the winter.
E) is automatically counteracted by absorbing water from the soil.
Excess Transpiration
The condition where a plant loses more water than necessary through its stomata, which can lead to dehydration.
Turgor Pressure
The internal pressure exerted by water pushing against the cell wall, which helps maintain plant structure and firmness.
Absorbing Water
The process by which water molecules are taken in by a material or organism.
- Gain insight into the workings and consequences of transpiration on water dynamics in plants.
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Vijay Kumar6 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Excess transpiration can lead to water loss that exceeds the plant's ability to absorb water, potentially causing harm to the plant by dehydrating it and reducing its turgor pressure, which is the pressure of the cell contents against the cell wall.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the workings and consequences of transpiration on water dynamics in plants.