Asked by Vinnie Bakerian on Apr 24, 2024
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.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the workings and consequences of transpiration on water dynamics in plants.