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प्रश्न
Define the following term:
Transpiration
Define transpiration.
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उत्तर
Loss of water vapour through the stomatal openings of the leaves of a plant is termed as transpiration.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
The loss of water in the form of water vapour through stomata on leaves is known as ___________.
Define the termTranspiration
Litmus paper is used to demonstrate transpiration from the leaves of the green plant.
A well watered healthy potted plant with variegated leaves was kept in darkness for about 24 hours. It was then set up as shown in the diagram and exposed to light for about 12 hours. At the end of this time, leaf x and y were tested for starch. Study the diagram and answer the questions that follow:
(i) Why was the plant initially kept in darkness for 24 hours?
(ii) What is the function of sodium hydroxide solution in the flask?
(iii) Select the correct leaf from the five available choices shown in the diagram as a, b, c, d and e. Rewrite the correct answer by filling in the appropriate letter for the questions that follow:
1. After the starch test, leaf x would look like ______.
2. After the starch test, leaf y would look like ______.
(iv) The experiment with leaf y shows that photosynthesis requires the presence of certain factors. Mention any one factor.

The figure given below represents an experimental setup with a weighing machine to demonstrate a particular process in plants. The experimental setup was placed in bright sunlight. Study the diagram and answer the following questions.

Name the process intended for study.
An apparatus as shown below was set up to investigate a physiological process in plants. The setup was kept in sunlight for two hours. Droplets of water were then seen inside the bell jar. Answer the questions that follow:

Name the process being studied.
Mention, if the following statement is True or False. If false rewrite the wrong statement in its correct form:
Calcium chloride paper is used to demonstrate transpiration
Water molecule is very polar. Polar end of molecule attracts opposite charges on another water molecule (acts like magnet). How will you explain this property of water with reference to upward movement of water? Comment on the upward movement of water given the intermolecular hydrogen bonding in water.
(a) State whether the following statement are True or False.
(b) Rewrite the false statement in the correct form by changing either the first or the last word only.
Transpiration helps to cool the body of the plant.
