Question

The extent of water absorbed by plant roots, carried through the plant and that gets evaporated from leaf surface is:

• A. (~ 20%)
• B. (~ 40%)
• C. (~ 60%)
• D. (~ 90%)

Hint:

Remember that plants act as solar-powered pumps.
Almost 99% of the water they absorb is lost via transpiration, which cools the leaves and drives the upward movement of essential mineral nutrients.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D