Question

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In an experiment demonstrating transpiration in plants, the pot and soil were covered with a polythene bag. Why?

Answer 1

Transpiration experiment:

1. The potted plant covered with a polythene bag is kept in the sunlight there will be the loss of water through the stomata present on the leaves.
2. The water droplets will appear inside the polythene bag as a result of a loss of water from the stomata.
3. This is due to transpiration.
4. The given experiment checks the release of water vapor from the plants only.
5. The pot is covered with a plastic sheet to ensure that no water is evaporated from the soil present in the pot.