Mechanism of Transpiration — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT regarding the mechanism of stomatal opening?

Which of the following conditions would lead to the highest rate of transpiration?

The continuous column of water in the xylem is maintained due to which of the following properties of water?

Which of the following is NOT a direct benefit of transpiration to plants?

During stomatal closure, which of the following events primarily occurs in guard cells?

A potometer is used to measure the rate of transpiration. If a plant is placed in a sealed chamber with increased CO$_2$ concentration, what effect would this likely have on the potometer reading?