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Select the wrong statement among the following:

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A mature mustard plant absorbs water equal to its own weight in about 5 hours

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Water is often a limiting factor for plant growth and productivity

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The flow of water upward through xylem in plants can be at high rate like up to 15 metres per Hour

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Dry seeds are devoid of any water

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Solution

The correct option is D Dry seeds are devoid of any water
Dry seeds have absolutely mineral water in the vacuoles of the cells.

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