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Transport in Plants: Leaf physiology MCQ

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Leaf physiologyMediumQuestion 10673

Question

Evaporation from leaf surfaces lowers water potential in:

  1. A
    Mesophyll
    Correct
  2. B
    Root cap
  3. C
    Pith only
  4. D
    Companion cells only

Correct answer

Mesophyll

Explanation

Lower mesophyll water potential helps draw water from xylem toward the leaf.

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