PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
TRANSPORT IN PLANT
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The loss of excess water by diffusion through the stomata of leaves of a plant into the atmosphere is called transpiration. It pulls water up from the roots to different parts of the plant. It also has a cooling effect on the plant.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The correct option is A True. Transpiration: It is a biological process of water loss in the form of water vapor from the stomatal openings on the aerial parts of the plant. It does not occur at night because the stomata remain closed during the night.
Detailed explanation-4: -(e) False. Transpiration is the loss of water from the aerial parts of the plant.
Detailed explanation-5: -So, The loss of water through the stomata of leaves is called transpiration.