Water is transient in plants, less than 1 percent of the water reaching the leaves is used in photosynthesis and plant growth.

How much of water reaching the leaves is used in photosynthesis and plant growth

Fill in the blanks: (1) Despite the absence of a heart or a circulatory system in plants the flow of water upward through the xylem in plants can achieve fairly high rates up to .....a.....metres per hour. (2) Less than .....b...... Percent of the water reaching the leaves is used in photpsynthesis and plant growth. (3) Water loss from a leaf can be studied by using ......c...... . (4) Most researchers agree that water is mainly .....d..... through the plant.

A. Most researchers agree that water is mainly 'pulled' upward through the plant , where transpiration is the driving force . B. Less than one percent of water reaching the leaves is used in plant growth and photosynthesis . C. Cobalt chloride paper turns blue on absorbing water .

A. Most researchers agree that water is mainly 'pulled' upward through the plant , where transpiration is the driving force . B. Less than one percent of water reaching the leaves is used in plant growth and photosynthesis . C. Cobalt chloride paper turns blue on absorbing water .

Does the plant use the whole water absorbed during photosynthesis?

In green plants, during photosynthesis water act as:

In green plants, during photosynthesis water act as: