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Which of the following product act as an anti-transpirant?

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Phyenyl mercuric acetate
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Aspirin
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Abscisic acid
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All of the above
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Solution

The correct option is D All of the above
Antitranspirants are compounds applied to the leaves of plants to reduce transpiration. These reduce the stomatal opening and increase the leaf resistance to water vapour diffusion without affecting carbon dioxide uptake. Examples include phenylmercury acetate, abscisic acid (ABA), and aspirin.

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