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प्रश्न
Does transpiration serve any useful function in the plants? Explain.
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उत्तर
- The leaves of the plants continuously transpire due to which excess water is thrown out. This loss of water is compensated by water transport from the roots.
- Transpiration in the leaves generates traction (pull) inside the plant, due to which water reaches the top of the plant, and the leaves of the plant keep getting water and minerals.
- Transpiration is mainly responsible for the loss of water that is absorbed by the plants. However, it is important for plants as it helps in the movement of water to the top of tall trees.
- As a result, it helps in the distribution of water throughout the plant body. It also helps in cooling the plant.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What are the components of the transport system in highly organised plants?
Water absorption through roots can be increased by keeping the plants ______.
Why is transport of materials necessary in a plant or in an animal? Explain.
What substance/substances are transported in plants by xylem vessels and tracheids?
What is the need of special tissues or organs for transport of substances in plants and animals?
Match the following.
| 1. Symplastic pathway | (a) Leaf |
| 2. Transpiration | (b) Plasmodesmata |
| 3. Osmosis | (c) Pressure in xylem |
| 4. Root Pressure | (d) Pressure gradient |
The site of photosynthesis in the cells of a leaf is ____________.
Plants use the energy stored in ATP to accomplish the process of transportation of:
Assertion: Resins and gums are stored in old xylem tissue in plants.
Reason: Resins and gums facilitate transport of water molecules.
Match the pairs.
| Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ | ||
| (1) | Parasitic plant | (a) | Mushroom |
| (2) | Insectivorous plant | (b) | Lichen |
| (3) | Saprophytic plant | (c) | Drosera |
| (4) | Symbiotic plant | (d) | Cuscuta |
