Question

Complete the following statement by choosing the correct option out of those given within brackets.
Loss of water as droplets through the leaf margin of a plant is termed (bleeding/guttation/transpiration).

Answer 1

1. The loss of water in the form of droplets from the margins of leaves is called guttation.
2. There are hydathodes i.e., glands responsible for the loss of water in guttation.
3. Guttation is the process of secretion of water droplets from the pores of some vascular plants like grass.
4. Guttation is the loss of water in the form of water droplets from hydathodes (small pores) on the leaf margin of a small herbaceous plant.
5. The liquid of guttation comprises a variety of inorganic and organic compounds which mainly include potassium and sugars.
6. A white crust remains on the leaf surface.
7. The exudation of liquid from the cut or injured surface of plants, such as date palm and Palmyra palm is known as bleeding.

Final answer: Loss of water as droplets through the leaf margin of a plant is termed guttation.