Water is the major constituent of all living creatures. Biomass of plants is composed of ________% water:

Correct answer: D. 85 - 95%

  • A. 65 - 75%
  • B. 72 - 62%
  • C. 75% - 80%
  • D. 85 - 95%

Explanation

Fresh plant material commonly contains roughly 85 to 95% water, while only a small fraction is dry matter. The exact percentage varies with plant species and tissue maturity.

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