Question

Does transpiration serve any useful function in the plants? Explain.

Answer 1

Transpiration is the evaporation of water from plants. The water evaporates through the stomata present on the surface of the leaves.

Significance of Transpiration in plants includes:

Keeps the cell turgid.

Cools the surface of the leaves.

Helps in growth and development.

It controls the temperature of the plants.

Allows the movement of minerals from the soil to different parts of the plant.