If There Were a Gene That Had Been Shown to Significantly

question 112

Multiple Choice

If there were a gene that had been shown to significantly reduce the observed rate of transpiration in plants, which of the following might be a consequence of this gene being integrated into a given crop plant, such as rice?

• A) An increase in the consumption of water
• B) An increase in force of cohesion within the plant
• C) An increase in water-use efficiency
• D) An increase in the pressure gradient
• E) An increase in tension

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Definitions:

Adaptive Flexibility

The capacity of an organism to adjust its behaviour and physiology in response to changing environmental conditions.

Fitness

A state of health and well-being that is achieved through a combination of physical exercise, proper nutrition, and sufficient rest.

Reproduce

The biological process by which new organisms are generated from parent organisms.

Reproductive Potential

The possible reproductive capacity or output of an organism or population, often considering factors like age and health.