Which of the following statements about the discovery of photosynthesis is NOT true?
The first experiment showed that soil does not cause the increase in mass of growing plants.
The second experiment showed that plants take in exactly the same amount of water as the amount they grow.
The third experiment showed that a mouse could survive in a closed jar, as long as a plant was in there with it.
The fourth experiment showed that light is important for the production of gas bubbles from plants.

Question

Which of the following statements about the discovery of photosynthesis is NOT true? 
       The first experiment showed that soil does not cause the increase in mass of growing plants.
       The second experiment showed that plants take in exactly the same amount of water as the amount they grow.
       The third experiment showed that a mouse could survive in a closed jar, as long as a plant was in there with it.
       The fourth experiment showed that light is important for the production of gas bubbles from plants.

forevershorty · Answer

The second experiment showed that plants take in exactly the same amount of water as the amount they grow. 
A great deal of water is transpired and lost and not used for growth .