Question

Why is transpiration important in plants?

• A. It helps in the absorption of water and mineral.
• B. It helps the plant to maintain the optimum osmotic balance.
• C. It helps in the distribution of water and minerals throughout the plant body.
• D. It helps in cooling the leaf surfaces.

Answer 1

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

The correct options are
A

It helps in the absorption of water and mineral.

B

It helps the plant to maintain the optimum osmotic balance.

C

It helps in the distribution of water and minerals throughout the plant body.

D

It helps in cooling the leaf surfaces.

The phenomenon of transpiration is a necessary event to the plant life.

(i) It helps in the absorption of water and mineral elements by the root hair.

(ii) It helps the plant to maintain the optimum osmotic balance.

(iii) It helps in the distribution of water and minerals throughout the plant body.

(iv) It helps in cooling the leaf surfaces which becomes hot due to the sunlight.