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The spraying of phenyl mercuric acetate ...

The spraying of phenyl mercuric acetate in leaves

A

increases the rate of guttation

B

increases the rate of water absorption

C

decreases the rate of transpiration

D

increases the rate of transpiration

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The correct Answer is:
C
PMA covers stomata as a film and allows `CO_2` diffusion but restrict diffusion of water and thus reduce transpiration without affecting `CO_2` uptake . Other anti transpirants is ABA
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