The sprasying of phenyl mercuric acetate in Ieaves

(a) Increases transpiration

(b) Reduces transpiration

(c) Increases rate of photosynthesis

(d) Causes guttation

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Correct option (b) Reduces transpiration

Explanation:

Phenyl mercuric acetate is an antitranspirant. It covers the stomata as a film and resist the diffusion of water therefore, reduces the rate of transpiration. Other antitranspirants include Abscisic Acid (ABA) and aspirin.

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