AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

EXCRETION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Name the process by which plants excrete excess water
A
Transpiration
B
Excretion
C
Respiration
D
Diffusion
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Transpiration is the process by which plants get rid of excess water through the stomata. The excess water is lost in the form of vapours by transpiration.

Detailed explanation-2: -Plants get rid of excess water by the process of transpiration. Transpiration is the evaporation of water into the atmosphere from the leaves and the stems of the plant ( exposed parts of the plant).

Detailed explanation-3: -Excess of water is also excreted from the plant body through the stomatal pores and from the surfaces of fruits and stems. The process of elimination of water is called transpiration.

Detailed explanation-4: -Excretion is the process of removing wastes and excess water from the body. It is one of the major ways the body maintains homeostasis. Organs of excretion make up the excretory system. They include the kidneys, large intestine, liver, skin, and lungs.

Detailed explanation-5: -This process of elimination of excess water from the plant body is known as transpiration. It is generally the evaporation of water from the surface of the leaves. During the process of transpiration, water molecules in the plant tissues are removed from the aerial parts of the plants.

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