Transpiration is necessary because:

It helps plants to survive on hot sunny days

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It creates a suction force for transport of water

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Only B

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The correct option is B
It creates a suction force for transport of water

Transpiration is a process in which water is released as water vapor from the aerial parts of the plants. It helps in cooling the plant and pumping water and minerals to the leaves for photosynthesis.

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What is suction force in plants and how does transpiration help to produce it?

Transpiration is important for plants because:

I: It removes extra water

II: It cools down the plant

III: It helps in transport of food

IV: It helps in transport of water upwards

Transpiration is important for plants because:

I: It removes extra water

II: It cools down the plant

III: It helps in exchange of gasses

IV: It helps in the transport of water upwards

Choose the correct set of statements.

Give suitable explanation for the following :

(a) A higher rate of transpiration is recorded on a windy day rather than on a calm day.

(b) Excessive transpiration results in the wilting of the leaves.

(d) More transpiration occurs from the lower surface of a dorsiventral leaf.

(e) Cork and bark of trees help in preventing loss of water.

(f) Perspiration and transpiration help to cool the body temperature of the organism.

(g) On a bright sunny day, the leaves of certain plants roll up.

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