Question 38
Transport in PlantsIn a drought situation, plants suffer from water stress which could result in
- A.reduced biochemical activities
- B.enhanced chemical activities
- C.enhanced microbial activities
- D.reduced phototropic activities.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (reduced biochemical activities)
Explanation
Water is the medium for all cell reactions; when plants lack water their stomata close and photosynthesis and other biochemical activities slow down.