Question

State whether the following statements are true or false .
Evaporation is a vital while transpiration is merely a physical phenomenon.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Transpiration is a necessary evil. It is an important phenomenon that occurs in plants through special openings called stomata.

Transpiration is a phenomenon that :

1. Creates transpiration pull for absorption and transport in plants.

2. Supplies water needed in photosynthesis.

3. Produces a cooling effect on the plant surfaces. It can decrease the plant body temperature up to 10-15 degrees.

4. Transports minerals from the soil to various plant parts.

Transpiration plays the above important roles. So, the given statement is false.