Question

Guttation may be defined as a process in which plants can

• A. Synthesise carbohydrates
• B. Excrete the salt
• C. Get rid of excess water in liquid form
• D. Compensate the loss of water

Answer 1

The correct option is C Get rid of excess water in liquid form

Guttation is a process by which plants get rid of excess water, when transpiration loss is less and soil is well watered. This process occurs through the hydathodes.

So, the correct answer is 'Get rid of excess water in liquid form'