Down-regulation of aquaporins in roots leads to:
C fits best: Only in roots. Keep the WATER TRANSPORT basics straight and Only in roots stands out as the precise answer. Avoid: A) In all cells equally; B) In specialized tissues; D) Only in leaves. Light and flowering items often hinge on which photoreceptor or day-length rule is in play.
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