The loss of water from a plant by transpiration cools the leaf. movement of water in transpiration requires both adhesion to the conducting walls and wood fibers of the plant and cohesion of the molecules to each other. a scientist wanted to increase the rate of transpiration of a crop species to extend its range into warmer climates. the scientist substituted a nonpolar solution with an atomic mass similar to that of water for hydrating the plants. what do you expect the scientists data will indicate from this experiment?

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Saul Collier

18 July, 16:05

The loss of water from a plant by transpiration cools the leaf. movement of water in transpiration requires both adhesion to the conducting walls and wood fibers of the plant and cohesion of the molecules to each other. a scientist wanted to increase the rate of transpiration of a crop species to extend its range into warmer climates. the scientist substituted a nonpolar solution with an atomic mass similar to that of water for hydrating the plants. what do you expect the scientists data will indicate from this experiment?

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Kira Humphrey · Answer 1

As the scientist substitute a non polar solution with an atomic mass similar to that of water for hydrating the plants will specify transpiration rates will decrease to zero as non polar compounds does not have the properties essential for adhesion and cohesion.