HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

PLANT BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is transpiration?
A
Excess water being released from the aerial parts of plants in the form of water vapor
B
Excess sugar being released from the leave
C
The way a plant makes its food
D
When the plant uses sugar for energy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -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-3: -Transpiration is the loss of water in the form of water vapor from the aerial parts of the plants/stomatal pores. Leaves, stems, fruit, and flower, all being aerial parts of the plant show transpiration.

There is 1 question to complete.