AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

TRANSPORT IN PLANTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The loss of water vapour from the leaves of a plant.
A
Transpiration
B
Evaporation
C
Translocation
D
Photosynthesis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Transpiration is a process that involves loss of water vapour through the stomata of plants. The loss of water vapour from the plant cools the plant down when the weather is very hot, and water from the stem and roots moves upwards or is ‘pulled’ into the leaves.

Detailed explanation-2: -The loss of water in the form of water vapour from the aerial parts of a living plant is termed as transpiration. The water warmed by the sun turns into vapour and passes out through the aerial parts, mostly on the underside of the leaf surface.

Detailed explanation-3: -Final answer: The loss of water from leaves is called transpiration.

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