Question

Transpiration is defined as

• A. the rise of water up to the stem of a plant
• B. the elimination of water with dissolved water products.
• C. the loss of water as water vapors from the aerial parts of a plant
• D. the loss of water as water vapor from the roots as well as the leaves of the plant.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

the loss of water as water vapors from the aerial parts of a plant

The correct option is C:

Explanation for correct answer:

The process by which water vapour diffuses into the air through the stomata is called transpiration.

Explanation for incorrect answers:

Option A:

The rise of water up to the stem of a plant is done by xylem.

Option B:

The elimination of water with dissolved water products is excretion in plants.

Option D:

The loss of water from the leaves of the plant is transpiration, the root takes up water for plant.

So, Transpiration is defined as the loss of water as water vapors from the aerial parts of a plant.