Write the difference between Guttation and Bleeding in plants (cause).

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Solution

Guttation:
Guttation is a phenomenon where water is lost from the edges of leaves in the form of droplets.
Bleeding:
Bleeding is a phenomenon where the plant sap is lost through an injured part of the plant.
Guttation
Bleeding
1. Guttation occurs through permanent pores called hydathodes. 1. Bleeding occurs through a cut or injury in a plant part.
2. It is caused by root pressure. 2. It is caused by some physical damage (eg – injury) to the plant.
3. Water is lost in the form of droplets. 3. Sap or watery solution is lost during bleeding.

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Mention whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) and give explanation in support of your answer.

(a) Plasmolysis is reverse of deplasmolysis. (T/F)

(b) Guttation is another name for bleeding in plants. (T/F)

(d) If the phloem of a twig is removed keeping the xylem intact, the leaves of a twig wilt. (T/F)

(e) Guttation in plants occurs maximum at mid-day. (T/F)

(f) Dry seeds when submerged in water swell up due to endosmosis. (T/F)

Q. Differentiate between guttation and bleeding in plants.

Write down the difference between the following pairs as indicated within the bracket.

Guttation and bleeding in plants (cause).

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Guttation	Bleeding
1. Guttation occurs through permanent pores called hydathodes.	1. Bleeding occurs through a cut or injury in a plant part.
2. It is caused by root pressure.	2. It is caused by some physical damage (eg – injury) to the plant.
3. Water is lost in the form of droplets.	3. Sap or watery solution is lost during bleeding.