A student discovers a plastic bag around the leaves of a plant while on a hike. They observe small droplets of water within the bag. Which of the following explanations is most likely the reason behind seeing this water?(1 point)

Question

Responses

Transpiration from the loss of water vapor through leaves
Transpiration from the loss of water vapor through leaves
Capillary action from the absorption of water through the leaves
Capillary action from the absorption of water through the leaves
Photosynthesis from the absorption of oxygen through leaves
Photosynthesis from the absorption of oxygen through leaves
Cohesion from the transport of water through the vascular system

Answer 1

The most likely explanation for seeing small droplets of water inside the plastic bag around the leaves of a plant is transpiration from the loss of water vapor through leaves.

Transpiration is the process by which water vapor is released from the leaves into the air. When the plastic bag traps the vapor released from the leaves, it condenses on the inner surface of the bag as small droplets of water.