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Which transport effect directly increases when a vascular plant experiences physical damage disrupting the cuticle layer?

A)Increased transpiration water loss
B)Enhanced translocation sugar transport
C)Elevated root pressure resistance
D)Decreased xylem osmotic potential

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Increased transpiration water loss will occur because a disrupted cuticle enhances uncontrolled evaporation from plant tissues. The mechanism of transpiration pull becomes less efficient; therefore, water escapes through the damage rather than being regulated stomatally under normal conditions.

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