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

Correct Answer:
A) because of desiccation and mechanical damage to the tissues


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