The small surface area of leaves helps the plant in
reducing water loss
sunlight absorption
insects attraction
birds attraction
The small surface areas of leaves help in reducing water loss. e.g In cactus spines (modified leaves) help to reduce water loss.
Absorption of water by the plant cells by surface attraction is called:
(a) Diffusion (b) Osmosis
(c) Imbibition (d) Endosmosis