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Transport in Plants: Water balance MCQ

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Water balanceMediumQuestion 10707

Question

A plant in moist soil may still wilt in hot dry weather if:

  1. A
    Water loss exceeds absorption
    Correct
  2. B
    Root pressure is too high
  3. C
    Guttation increases
  4. D
    Phloem flow stops

Correct answer

Water loss exceeds absorption

Explanation

Excess transpiration can outpace root uptake even when soil water is available.

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