Find out whether the given statement is true or false and give reason in support of your answer.
Potometer is an instrument used for demonstration of transpiration occurring from the lower surface of a leaf.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
The given statement is false.
Potometer is a device that measures the rate of water intake by a plant and this water intake is almost equal to the water lost through transpiration.

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Which of the following statements are true and which ones are false? Give reason in support of your answer.

(a) Potometer is an instrument used for demonstration of transpiration occurring from the lower surface of a leaf.

(b) Hydathodes are similar to stomata in plant physiology.

(d) Some desert plants have sunken stomata on their leaves.

(e) Most transpiration occurs during midday.

The instrument used for measuring the rate of transpiration is called a potometer. State true or false.

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