MDCAT Biology MCQ #777

During transpiration, a plant loses 1ml of water out of 1000ml. What is the resulting temperature drop in the remaining water?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #777

  1. Question 1

    Q1. During transpiration, a plant loses 1ml of water out of 1000ml. What is the resulting temperature drop in the remaining water?

    • A) 1 degree Celsius
    • B) 10 degrees Celsius
    • C) 2 degrees Celsius
    • D) 5 degrees Celsius

    Answer: 2 degrees Celsius

    Explanation: Evaporation of 1ml from 1L of water lowers the remaining water's temperature by 2 degrees Celsius due to high heat of vaporization.