AP BIOLOGY

LABORATORY REVIEW

TRANSPIRATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following are responsible for transpiration?I. adhesionII. cohesionIII. evaporationIV. active transport
A
I and II only
B
I, II and III only
C
I, and III only
D
I, II, III and IV
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Stomata. It is a process in which excess water is lost in the form of vapors from the aerial parts of the plant. Mainly through the stomates of leaves.

Detailed explanation-2: -Transpiration creates a force that pulls on the water upward through the xylem, and water molecules pull other water molecules with them. Since they are attracted to the sides of the xylem, adhesion makes them travel up the sides of the vessels.

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