Question

State whether the following statements are True or False. Rewrite the false statements correctly.
(e) Transpiration is the loss of water from the roots of the plant.

• A. False
• B. True

Answer 1

The correct option is A False

The statement is False.
The correct statement is: Transpiration is the loss of water in the form of water vapour from the aerial parts of the plant.

• Transpiration is the loss of water in the form of water vapours from aerial parts of the plant.
• Roots are not involved in transpiration; instead, they help in the absorption of water and minerals from the soil and provide anchorage to the plant in the soil.