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The loss of water from the leaves of plants as water vapour through the stomata is called as:

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Respiration

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Transpiration

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Evaporation

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Translocation

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Solution

The correct option is B
Transpiration

The loss of water from the leaves of plants as water vapour through the stomata is called as transpiration.

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