When Stomata Are Open and a Plant Is Transpiring Normally

question 94

Multiple Choice

When stomata are open and a plant is transpiring normally, water moves from the soil into the root xylem:

• A)due to the action of ATP driven pumps in the endodermis.
• B)without the plant doing any additional work on the fluid.
• C)due to a force generated by the partial dehydration of cell walls in leaves.
• D)in a flow that is ultimately driven by evaporation from the shoot.

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