Question

Comment on the experimental setup.

(a) What does the setup demonstrate ?
(b) What will happen to the level of water if a blower is placed close to setup ?
(c) Will the mercury level fluctuate (go up/down) if phenyl mercuric acetate is sprayed on leaves ?

Answer 1

(a) Transpirational pull is demonstrated by this set up.
(b) Constant air blowing will increase the rate of transpiration so , level of water will go down.
(c) The mercury level will go down, if phenyl mercuric acetate is sprayed on leaves.