A researcher observes that water absorption by roots is significantly reduced when the plant is treated with a respiratory inhibitor. Which of the following best explains this observation?
Respiratory inhibitors directly block aquaporin function, preventing water movement.
Respiration is essential for maintaining root cell turgidity, which is directly linked to water absorption.
Active transport of ions into the root cells requires energy, creating a water potential gradient that drives water uptake.
Inhibition of respiration disrupts the cohesion-tension theory, preventing water movement through the xylem.
Related Questions
    Select the correct statement
Water can be absorbed passively by roots
    Ions are generally absorbed from soil by both active and passive transport
    photosynthetic system is evolved for maximising the availability of and to minimise loss of water
    All of the above
    Which of the following statements is/are not true?
I.In CAM plants, stomata open during dark and remain closed during the day. II.Role of in stomatal opening is now universally accepted.
III.The water potential of root cells is higher than the water potential of soil. IV.Capillarity theory is the most accepted theory of water movement through plants. V.The walls of xylem vessels made up of lingo-cellulose have strong affinity for water molecules.
I and II
III, IV and V
I, III and V
II, III and IV
    Read the following statements and choose the correct answer from the options given below
No cats are reptiles.
Some cats are reptiles.
All cats are reptiles.
Some reptiles are warm-blooded.
How much percentage of absorbed water in plants is used in the process of photosynthesis?
Less than 1%
10-20%
50-60%
90-95%
