chapter 10 Life Processes in Plants - Part 2

Why do plants wilt when soil becomes extremely dry?

Type: MCQ • Marks: 1
Why do plants wilt when soil becomes extremely dry?
Options
A. Chlorophyll breaks down completely
B. Cells lose water and lose turgor pressure
C. Cells fill with air bubbles
D. Xylem vessels burst
Explanation
When water loss exceeds water absorption, plant cells lose turgidity, causing leaves and stems to droop (wilt).
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