Biology · PYQ NEET UG 2016(1)

Water vapour comes out from the plant leaf through the stomatal opening. Through the same stomatal opening carbon dioxide diffuses into the plant during photosynthesis. Reason out the above statements using one of following options:

Both processes can happen together because the diffusion coefficient of water and \( CO_2 \) is different.
One process occurs during day time, and the other at night.
Both processes cannot happen simultaneously.
The above processes happen only during night time.

Correct answer · Option 1

Both processes can happen together because the diffusion coefficient of water and \( CO_2 \) is different.

Transpiration and photosynthesis can occur simultaneously through stomata because diffusion is driven by independent concentration gradients.