State the function of the following:
Potometer:

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Measures the rate of cell division in plants

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Measures the rate of photosynthesis in plants

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Measures the rate of transpiration in plants

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Measures the rate of respiration in plants

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The correct option is C Measures the rate of transpiration in plants
A potometer is a device used for measuring the rate of water uptake of a leafy shoot, which is almost equal to the water lost through transpiration. The causes of water uptake are photosynthesis and transpiration.

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