Question

Why is transpiration important for plants?

• A. It helps in absorption and upward movement of water and minerals from roots to leaves
• B. It prevents the heating up of plant parts
• C. It helps in absorption and downward movement of water and minerals from roots to leaves
• D. It helps in heating up of plant parts

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A It helps in absorption and upward movement of water and minerals from roots to leaves
B It prevents the heating up of plant parts

Transpiration is important because:

(a) It helps in absorption and upward movement of water and minerals from roots to leaves.

(b) It prevents the heating up of plant parts.