The loss of water from the surface of plants is called ___ .

Transpiration

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Food uptake

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Water uptake

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The correct option is A
Transpiration

The loss of water through evaporation from the surface of plants is called transpiration.

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The table shows the rates of water uptake and transpiration of a plant during a morning.

At what time does the plant show signs of wilting?

Transpiration is best defined as

(a) loss of water by the plant.

(b) evaporation of water from the aerial surfaces of a plant.

(d) release of water by a plant into the atmosphere.

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