Transpiration stream is the flow of water from the roots to leaves via ___.

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Transpiration stream
The stream of water and solutes flowing from the roots to the leaves through the stem is called the transpiration stream.
The water from this stream is then lost through transpiration from the leaves.
Vessel
Vessels are the specialized conducting elements xylem.
These are commonly found in flowering plants and are characterized by a series of cells arranged in a way that enables water and mineral conduction.
Hence, the transpiration stream is the flow of water from the roots to the leaves through the vessels.

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(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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(a) Transpiration is the loss of water as water..................... from the .............parts of the plant.

(b) Closing of...................and shedding of leaves reduce.................

(c) Transpiration helps in creating .......................force and in eliminating excess...............................

Transpiration is the process in which water flows from the root of the plant to the top of the plant. Say true or false.

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