Plants are killed in winter by frost because

of desiccation and mechanical damage to the tissues

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no photosynthesis takes place at such low temperature

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respiration ceases at such low temperature

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their is no transpiration

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The correct option is A of desiccation and mechanical damage to the tissues
The water in cells freezes and expands. This ruptures the cell membranes.

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