Presence of hair on the leaf surface :

Reduces transpiration

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Increases transpiration

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Helps in rapid exchange of gases

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Prevents guttation

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Solution

The correct option is A Reduces transpiration
The presence of dry epidermal hairs on the leaf surfaces tends to lessen the rate of transpiration by acting as wind breaks.
Thus, the correct answer is option (A).

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