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(A) The process where leaf cells lose turgidity during the day due to high rates of transpiration exceeding water absorption, but regain it at night w

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Temporary wilting

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(A) The process where leaf cells lose turgidity during the day due to high rates of transpiration exceeding water absorption, but regain it at night when transpiration rates drop, is known as $Temporary \ wilting$. $Permanent \ wilting$ occurs when the plant cannot recover its turgidity even when placed in a saturated atmosphere, leading to the death of the plant. $Guttation$ is the exudation of water droplets from the margins of leaves through specialized structures called $Hydathodes$.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$I.$ Polarity	$p.$ Aquatic organisms can float
$II.$ Viscosity	$q.$ Lakes do not freeze in winter
$III.$ Latent heat	$r.$ Ascent of sap against gravity
$IV.$ Cohesive force	$s.$ Water is an efficient solvent

During the day, the turgidity of leaf cells decreases, but they regain it during the night. What is this process called?

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