Which of the following represents osmoregulatory steps taken by hydrophytes?
Correct answer: A. Increases transpiration by increasing the surface area of the leave.
- A. Increases transpiration by increasing the surface area of the leave.
- B. Small and thick leaves to decrease the surface area proportional to the volume of the leave.
- C. Stomata closing in sufficient supply, and opening in restricted supply of water.
- D. None of these
Explanation
Hydrophytes commonly have broad leaves with a large surface area, supporting rapid transpiration and gaseous exchange in their water-rich environment. The likely distractor is small, thick leaves, which are adaptations of xerophytes that reduce water loss in dry habitats.
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