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प्रश्न
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:
Explain the process named above in 7.1.
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उत्तर
Transpiration is a process during which water is lost in the form of water vapour through aerial parts of the plant.
संबंधित प्रश्न
The loss of water in the form of water vapour through stomata on leaves is known as ___________.
Transpiration is defined as:
The set up shown alongside was kept in sunlight for an hour. It was observed that drops of water appeared on the inside of the polyethylene bag.
- Name the process which is being demonstrated.
- Why was the pot and its soil left uncovered by the polythene bag?
- Why was the pot left in the sunlight?
- Suppose the pot in this experiment was placed inside a dark room instead of placing it in sunlight for some time. What difference will be noticed?
Define the term Transpiration stream
Comment on the following statement:
A well-watered potted plant shows wilting of leaves on a hot sunny day.
Identify the wrong statement and correct it.
Leaves perform the function of transpiration only.
Transpiration takes place through ______.
Entry of water into root hair is the demonstration of which of the following process?
Why is transpiration less in the still wind?
Observe the following diagram and identify the process and its significance from the following options:
