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Potometer works on the principle of

Osmotic pressure
Amount of water absorbed equals the amount transpired
Potential difference between the tip of the tube and that of the plant
Root pressure
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The first process by which water enters into the seed coat when a seed is placed in suitable environment for germination is

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Cohesion theory of water movement in plants was put forth by

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Study the following table showing the components of water potential in closely arranged mesophyll cells namely A, B and C.

CellOsmotic Potential (MPa)Pressure Potential (MPa)
A– 0.210.05
B– 0.220.02
C– 0.230.05

Identify two of the following which show correct direction of water movement between two cells.
I. A → B
II. B → C
III. C → A
IV. C → B
The correct pair is

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Stomata open is due to accumulation of

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Which of the following is the most accepted theory for movement of water through plants?

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Assertion:When dried seeds of pea are placed in a tin and water added up to their upper level and then a lid is put lightly over it. Within an hour, the lid will be blown off.

Reason: Due to rapid cell division in pea seeds.

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Attraction of water molecules to polar surfaces is known as

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Which of the following is not a purpose of transpiration?

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When the conditions are dry, a grass leaf curls inward to minimize water loss due to presence of

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Guard cells help in

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