alleryStart learning →A watered plant wilts at midday but recovers by evening. What outran water absorption?
AMineral uptake
BFood translocation
CCell division
DTranspiration
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Transpiration
Temporary wilting occurs when water loss outpaces root absorption but the plant recovers as conditions become less demanding.
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