The 'Wilting Point' of a plant refers to the stage where:
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Correct answer: Transpiration exceeds the rate of water absorption.
Wilting occurs when the plant cells lose turgor pressure. This happens when the water lost through transpiration cannot be replaced quickly enough by the roots from the soil.
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