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Which outcome occurs when a plant experiences extreme transpirational demand?

A)Xylem cavitation decreases water transport efficiency
B)Root pressure prevents all xylem column collapse
C)Phloem loading is upregulated proportionally
D)Guard cells maximize stomatal aperature size

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Xylem cavitation occurs in plants under transpirational stress reducing the water transfer capability enabled by adhesion. This is because tension increases beyond that cohesion can withstand, therefore water transport is less efficient, rather than root pressure compensating or stomata opening completely.

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