Loss of water in the form of water vapour from plants to atmosphere is called as
A
Photosynthesis
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B
Respiration
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C
Transpiration
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D
Excretion
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Solution
The correct option is B Transpiration Transpiration is the process by which moisture is carried through plants from roots to small pores on the underside of leaves, where it changes to vapor and is released to the atmosphere. Transpiration is essentially evaporation of water from plant leaves.