Cuticular transpiration occurs only in a day.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Cuticular transpiration:
Cuticular transpiration is the evaporation of water from the cuticle of plants.
The cuticle is a waxy covering on the surface of the leaves of the plants.
About 5-10% of the water from the leaves is lost through cuticular transpiration.
During dry conditions when the stomata are closed, more water is transpired through the cuticles.
Cuticular transpiration takes place through the cuticle (waxy layer) covering the leaves.
It occurs throughout the day and night.
Final answer: The given statement is false.

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Give suitable explanation for the following :

(a) A higher rate of transpiration is recorded on a windy day rather than on a calm day.

(b) Excessive transpiration results in the wilting of the leaves.

(d) More transpiration occurs from the lower surface of a dorsiventral leaf.

(e) Cork and bark of trees help in preventing loss of water.

(f) Perspiration and transpiration help to cool the body temperature of the organism.

(g) On a bright sunny day, the leaves of certain plants roll up.

From which structure cuticular transpiration takes place?

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