Which of the following statement best describes transpiration?

The flow of water from the soil into the root hair cell.

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The flow of water from the root upto the xylem vessel.

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The ascent of sap and its evaporation through aerial parts.

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The evaporation of water

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Solution

The correct option is C The ascent of sap and its evaporation through aerial parts.
Transpiration is the process of water movement through a plant and its evaporation from aerial parts, such as leaves, stems and flowers.

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The loss of water as water vapour from the aerial parts of a plant is known as

(a) evaporation (b) perspiration

What is the name of the process which results in water movement through a plant and its evaporation from aerial parts?

Transpiration is best defined as

(a) loss of water by the plant.

(b) evaporation of water from the aerial surfaces of a plant.

(d) release of water by a plant into the atmosphere.

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