Which of the Following Experimental Procedures Would Most Likely Reduce

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following experimental procedures would most likely reduce transpiration while allowing the normal growth of a plant?

• A) subjecting the leaves of the plant to a partial vacuum
• B) increasing the level of carbon dioxide around the plant
• C) putting the plant in drier soil
• D) decreasing the relative humidity around the plant

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Definitions:

Nonhomologous Chromosome

Chromosomes that do not pair during meiosis, typically because they contain different sets of genes and are not identical in structure.

Translocation

Movement of a chromosomal segment from one chromosome to another nonhomologous chromosome, leading to abnormalities—e.g., Down syndrome.

XO Genotype

A genetic condition characterized by the presence of a single X chromosome and no second sex chromosome, leading to Turner syndrome in humans.

Turner Syndrome

A chromosomal disorder affecting females, characterized by the presence of a single X chromosome, leading to various physical and developmental issues.