Post-UTME Biology 2019 Objective — Question 18
Question 18 of 20 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Biology 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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One adaptation shown by terrestrial plants for combating drought is the
- A. poor development of conducting tissues
- B. possession of shorter roots which are less branched
- C. reduction in the number of stomata on the leavesCorrect
- D. reduction in the intake of water from soil by roots
Explanation
Reducing the number of stomata limits water loss through transpiration, helping the plant conserve water in dry conditions.
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