Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2019 Biology Question 15

Practice objective / multiple choice question 15 from the 2019 Igcse Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2019 Biology Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 15 IGCSE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2019 • BIOLOGY • objective

A plant loses water through transpiration at a rate of \(5\) mL per hour per leaf. The plant has \(120\) leaves. The xylem can transport water at a maximum rate of \(0.8\) mL per minute per mm\(^2\) of cross‑sectional area. What is the minimum total cross‑sectional area of xylem (in mm\(^2\)) required to replace the water lost in one hour?

Answer Options

A. 15
Correct Answer B. 12.5
C. 25
D. 750
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
12.5

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This is Igcse Model Questions Vol1 2019 Biology Question 15. It is one of the objective questions from the 2019 Igcse Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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