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In plants, the loss of water in the form of vapour is called transpiration. State true or false.

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The correct option is A True
Water is transient in plants. Less than 1 percent of the water reaching the leaves is used in the process of photosynthesis and plant growth. Most of it is lost through the stomata in the leaves. This water loss in vapour form is known as transpiration.

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