Question

(c) A small, leafy branch is cut from a tree. After some hours, the stem of the branchremains firm but the
leaves become limp. Suggest an explanation for this.
stem remains firm ...
leaves become limp​

Answer 1

Answer:

The leaves no longer have water, which means that there is little osmotic pressure which keeps it turgid.

Explanation:

The stem still contains water because of the capillary action that occurs. However, since there is no strong attraction, the water cannot be pulled to the leaves.