More transpiration occurs from the lower surface of a dorsiventral leaf. Give suitable explanation.

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More transpiration occurs from the lower surface of a dorsiventral leaf. There are more stomatal openings on the lower surface of a dorsiventral leaf and therefore, more transpiration occurs from the lower surface.

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Give suitable explanation for the following :

(a) A higher rate of transpiration is recorded on a windy day rather than on a calm day.

(b) Excessive transpiration results in the wilting of the leaves.

(d) More transpiration occurs from the lower surface of a dorsiventral leaf.

(e) Cork and bark of trees help in preventing loss of water.

(f) Perspiration and transpiration help to cool the body temperature of the organism.

(g) On a bright sunny day, the leaves of certain plants roll up.

There is unequal transpiration from the two surfaces of a dorsiventral leaf.

Question 3

The lower surface of leaf will have more number of stomata in a

(a) dorsiventral leaf (b) isobilateral leaf

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