Which liquid is formed during guttation?

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  1. Pure water
  2. Water and mineral salts
  3. Water and enzymes
  4. All the above

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Option 2 : Water and mineral salts
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The correct answer is Water and mineral salts.

 Key Points

  • Guttation is a process in plants where droplets of xylem sap are exuded from the tips or edges of leaves, usually during the night or early morning.
  • The liquid formed during guttation is composed primarily of water and also contains a variety of dissolved mineral salts.
  • This process usually occurs when the soil is waterlogged and the atmospheric humidity is high.

 Additional Information

  • The guttation fluid is not pure water, it contains mineral salts.
  • Enzymes are not typically found in the guttation fluid.
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