Which Type of Plant Would Have the Greatest Rate of Transpiration

Question

Which type of plant would have the greatest rate of transpiration during the day?
A) a cactus
B) a plant with many large leaves
C) a plant with few and small leaves
D) a C₄ plant that grows in a hot, sunny, dry environment

Accepted Answer

Plants with many large leaves would have the greatest rate of transpiration during the day because it would have a larger surface area for water to evaporate from, leading to higher water loss through transpiration.