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The most important function of transpiration in plants is to cause______.


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The correct answer to be filled in the blank is the cooling of the plant.

  1. Transpiration is the process of loss of water from plants in the form of water vapor from the aerial parts of the plants.
  2. It causes a cooling effect on the surface of the leaves and the plant.
  3. It also generates a water gradient which enhances water to seep into the root from the surrounding soil.

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