Ganong's potometer is used to measure _____________.

Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Transpiration

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Guttation

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Solution

The correct option is C Transpiration
Potometer is an instrument for measuring the rate of transpiration by shoots through measuring the rate of their water absorption, as the two are nearly equal. This method is used to measure transpiration in leafy twigs e.g., Ganong's protometer.

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