66. Plants are killed in winter by frost A.because of desiccation and mechanical damage to the tissues B.because no photosynthesis takes place at such low temperature C.because respiration ceases at such low temperature D.because there is no transpiration
Answer: Option A Solution: Plants are killed in winter by frost as there is desiccation and mechanical damage to the tissues. Desiccation is the state of extreme dryness, or the process of extreme drying.