Question

State whether the following statements are true or false.

A peeled potato transpires more slowly than an unpeeled potato.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

1. The skin of the potato holds more amount of moisture compared to the potato.
2. The unpeeled potato transpires more because of the high moisture content.
3. But when the potato is peeled and the skin is removed, then the rate of transpiration decreases because of less moisture content in the potato.

Final answer: The given statement is true.