The water lost during transpiration is a side effect of the plant's exchange of gases. However, the plant derives some benefit from this water loss in the form of _____
A) increased turgor and increased growth
B) mineral transport and increased growth
C) evaporative cooling and increased turgor
D) evaporative cooling and mineral transport
Answer: D
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