Transport in Plants: Transport links MCQ

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Transport linksHardQuestion 10714

Question

Why is transpiration called a necessary evil?

A
It promotes cooling and transport but also causes unavoidable water loss
Correct
B
It has no physiological value
C
It happens only in diseased plants
D
It always reduces mineral uptake

It promotes cooling and transport but also causes unavoidable water loss

Plants gain benefits from transpiration despite the associated loss of water.