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The transpiration process takes place mostly in the ___ of the plant.

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roots
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leaves
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stems
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flowers
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Solution

The correct option is B leaves
Transpiration is the loss of excess water in the form of vapour from the plant body, mostly leaves. Stephan Hales conducted experiments on transpiration and described leaves as the organs of transpiration. He also mentioned that plants exchange gases with their surrounding air.

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