The process by which a plant sheds leaves or other parts is known as _____.

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Abscission is the process by which a plant sheds leaves or other parts. Ripening refers to the process of fruits becoming fully mature and ready for consumption. Maturation refers to the process of a plant becoming fully developed and capable of reproduction. Transpiration refers to the process of water movement through a plant and its evaporation from the surface. Vaporization refers to the conversion of liquid into vapor. Therefore, the best choice for the process by which a plant sheds leaves or other parts is A) abscission.

The Process by Which a Plant Sheds Leaves or Other