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BIO 102 Mechanisms of Plant Nutrition and Synthesis Objective Question
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What are hydathodes primarily involved in during plant excretion?
Options
A The evaporation of excess water (transpiration).
B The diffusion of gaseous wastes like carbon dioxide and oxygen.
C The excretion of excess water in the form of liquid droplets (guttation).
Correct Answer
D The storage of waste products in leaves and bark.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 39 explains guttation: 'certain shrubs and grasses may excrete excess water in the form of liquid droplets (especially when stomata are closed) from the leaf tips or edges through modified pores called hydathodes.'

Hint

Hydathodes are linked to a specific process involving liquid water excretion.

Question Info

Course: BIO 102
Topic: Mechanisms of Plant Nutrition and Synthesis
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 435 of 802
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