Q. Plants growing on hills are likely to show
A) Higher rates of transpiration
B) Lower rates of transpiration
C) Same rate of transpiration as in plains
D) Lower rates of transpiration provided the stomata are sunken
Explanation
Because of low atmospheric pressure which permits more rapid diffusion of water. Such plants develop xerophytic characters to avoid this situation
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Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.