Water from leaves evaporates through transpiration creating a _________ force.

suction

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friction

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gravitation

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tension

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The correct option is A suction

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

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

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Water from leaves evaporates through transpiration creating a _________ force.​

The correct option is A suction

Water from leaves evaporates through transpiration creating a _________ force.