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Due to low atmospheric pressure, the rat...

Due to low atmospheric pressure, the rate of transpiration will

A

Decrease slowly

B

Decrease rapidly

C

Increase

D

Remain unaffected

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The correct Answer is:
C
Increasing humidity decreases transpiration as the air is already saturated with water. As the water potential gradient is smaller less water is lost by transpiration
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