How much of the water reaching the leaves is typically used in photosynthesis and plant growth?
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Correct answer: Less than 1 percent
Plants absorb massive amounts of water, but less than 1 percent is actually used for growth and photosynthesis. The remaining 99 percent is lost to the atmosphere through transpiration.
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