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Transpiration occurs through

Option: 1

Stem


Option: 2

Root


Option: 3

Leaves


Option: 4

All aerial parts of the plants


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Transpiration -

  • Transpiration is the evaporative loss of water by plants. It occurs mainly through stomata. 
  • Transpiration has more than one purpose; it
    • creates transpiration pull for absorption and transport of plants
    • supplies water for photosynthesis
    • transports minerals from the soil to all parts of the plant
    • cools leaf surfaces, sometimes 10 to 15 degrees, by evaporative cooling
    • maintains the shape and structure of the plants by keeping cells turgid.
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 Transpiration is the evaporative loss of water by plants through the aerial exposed parts. Hence, the correct answer is option d.

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