NEET Biology question

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Which one of the following is the reason for a higher rate of transpiration in *Sorghum* as compared to maize?

(A)Increased shoot/root ratioCorrect
(B)Increased rate of respiratory quotient
(C)Increased rate of photosynthesis
(D)Decreased shoot/root ratio

Answer: (A)

Solution

A larger shoot (leaf) surface relative to the root system, i.e. a higher shoot/root ratio, provides proportionally more transpiring leaf area without a

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