AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -It helps in sending out excessively absorbed water by plants. It helps in the development of the plant body. It helps in the absorption and distribution of water and mineral salts in plants. It provides coolness to the plant body.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cools the surface of the leaves. Helps in growth and development. It controls the temperature of the plants. Allows the movement of minerals from the soil to different parts of the plant.

Detailed explanation-3: -Solution: Transpiration does not help in active absorption of minerals from soil as transpiration does not form ATP needed for active absorption of minerals from soil.

Detailed explanation-4: -<br> (ii) Transpiration helps in passive absorption of water. <br> (iii) It also helps in the translocation of minerals. <br> (iv)) Transpiration helps in the elimination of excess of water from the plants. <br> Disadvantages <br> (i) Transpiration decreases water in young cells. It reduces the growth of plants.

Detailed explanation-5: -“Transportation is the process that involves the movement of water and necessary nutrients to all parts of the plant for its survival. “ Transportation is a vital process in plants. Trees transport all the nutrients and water it needs for survival from its roots to the tips of the leaves.