NEET2016Botany-Plant Physiology
NEET 2016 Botany Transpiration and Photosynthesis MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Water vapour comes out from the plant leaf through the stomatal opening. Through the same stomatal opening carbon dioxide diffuses into the plant during photosynthesis. Reason out the above statements using one of following options:
A
The above processes happen only during night time.
B
One process occurs during day time, and the other at night.
C
Both processes cannot happen simultaneously.
D
Both processes can happen together because the diffusion coefficient of water and CO₂ is different.
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Both processes can occur simultaneously during the day as the diffusion of water vapor and CO₂ is independent and driven by different concentration gradients.
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