Question

Define the term for water transpired is water absorbed.

Answer 1

1. All plants continuously absorb water through their roots.
2. This water is conducted upwards through the stem and is distributed to all the aerial parts including the leaves.
3. Only a small quantity of this water (about 2%) is used by the plant in photosynthesis and other activities.
4. The rest of it is almost lost to the atmosphere as water vapour as a result of transpiration. Therefore, water transpired is water absorbed.