Question

The process by which plants lose water from leaves by evaporation is called as

• A. Respiration
• B. Photosynthesis
• C. Transpiration
• D. Absorption

Answer 1

The correct option is C Transpiration

Transpiration is the process of release of water vapour from the stomata.

Respiration is the process of breakdown of organic compounds to release energy.

Photosynthesis is the process of synthesis of food from inorganic compounds like carbon dioxide and water and sunlight.

Absorption is the uptake of substances into a system like absorption of water by the roots.

So the correct answer is ' Transpiration'.