Which of the following statements is false?

a. Transpiration creates tension on water columns
in a plant.
b. Transpiration is the loss of water in gaseous
form from a plant.
c. Osmotic gradients account for the absorption of
water by roots.
d. Transpiration occurs mostly through the cuticle.
e. Hydrogen bonds account for the cohesiveness of
water molecules.


Answer: d

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