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प्रश्न
Differentiate between transpiration and guttation.
Distinguish between the following pair of words:
Transpiration and guttation
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उत्तर
| Sr. No. | Transpiration | Guttation |
| 1. | Water is given out in the form of water vapour. | Water is given out in the form of liquid. |
| 2. | Transpirated water is pure. | Guttated water is a solution because it contains dissolved salts and water. |
| 3. | Transpiration occurs through stomata, cuticle and lenticels | Guttation occurs through hydathodes. |
| 4. | Transpiration usually occurs during the daytime. | Guttation occurs during nighttime. |
संबंधित प्रश्न
Which of the following statements are true and which ones are false? Give reason in support of your answer.
Atmospheric humidity promotes transpiration from a green plant.
Answer the following (only in few words);
When does stomatal transpiration take place in plants?
Distinguish between the following:
Transpiration and evaporation
Name the following.
The process by which the aerial parts of a green plant give out water as water vapour.
The diagram alongside represents a structure found in a leaf. Study the same and answer the questions that follow:
(i) Name the parts labeled A and B.
(ii) What is the biological term for the above structure?
(iii) What is the function of the part labeled A?
(iv) Mention two structural features of A, which help in the function mentioned in (iii) above?
(v) Where is this structure likely to be found in a leaf?
(vi) The structure (fig.5.22) helps in the process of transpiration. Explain the term transpiration.
(vii) How many other cells are found surrounding this structure as seen in the diagram?

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Transpiration is more ____________
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In herbaceous plants, following percentage of absorbed water comes out __________
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Who had said that "transpiration is a necessary evil"?
What is meant by the term transpiration stream?
