Question

Which among the following statements are true regarding Stephen Hales experiment?

• A. Transpiration process in plants
• B. Exchange of gases in plants
• C. Leaves are the organs for transpiration
• D. Roots are the site for photosynthesis

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A Transpiration process in plants
B Exchange of gases in plants
C Leaves are the organs for transpiration

Stephen Hales conducted various experiments on plant growth. He concluded that transpiration is the loss of excess water from the plants in the form of vapour, mostly through leaves. Also, the exchange of gases with the atmosphere takes place through stomatal openings present in the leaves.