JAMB Biology 1987 Question 26

Question 26

Transport in Plants

Use the information in the graph (rate against time of day for plants R, S, T and U) to answer this question. Which of the plants is likely to be a desert species?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.U
  2. B.T
  3. C.S
  4. D.R.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (U)

Explanation

Plant U shows the lowest rate at every time. Desert plants have features that cut down water loss, so they would give the lowest rate.