AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

THE LEAF

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is excess water being released from the leaves called?
A
transpiration
B
perspiration
C
chemosynthesis
D
photosynthesis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Transpiration is the process by which water is lost in the environment through evaporation. It helps in removing excess water as well as cooling down the plant.

Detailed explanation-2: -Transpiration. Transpiration is the process by which moisture is carried through plants from roots to small pores on the underside of leaves, where it changes to vapour and is released to the atmosphere. Transpiration is essentially evaporation of water from plant leaves.

Detailed explanation-3: -Evaporation of water from the lenticels of the plants is known as lenticular transpiration.

Detailed explanation-4: -Plants release excess water from their body through stomata and some other parts. The water is released in the form of vapour. This process is called as transpiration.

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