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प्रश्न
What is meant by the term transpiration stream?
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उत्तर
A pulling force called suction, caused by the evaporation of water in a leaf draws a long, continuous column of water through the xylem from the root to the leaf. This is called the transpiration stream.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Name the factors which affect the rate of transpiration? State their role in each case.
Given below is an example of a certain structure and its special functional activity:
Chloroplasts and Photosynthesis.
In a similar way, write the functional activity against each of the following:
Thick cuticle and ………………………..
Answer the following (only in few words);
Where does transpiration take place in leaves? Give names of the various parts.
Distinguish between the following:
Transpiration and evaporation
What are lenticels? Where are they found?
State the Location:
Cuticle
Column ‘II’ is a list of items related to ideas in Column ‘I’. Match the term in Column ‘II’ with a suitable idea given in Column ‘I’.
| Column I | Column II |
| (i) Transpiration | (a) Cacti plants |
| (ii) Movement of water | (b) Stomata |
| (iii) Guttation | (c) Maize plant |
| (iv) Low rate of transpiration | (d)Xylem |
| (v) The high rate of transpiration | (e) Hydathodes |
An outline sketch of a tree is shown in a diagram below. Study the same and answer the questions that follow:
- Name and define the phenomenon labelled A in the diagram.
- Write the significance of the process mentioned in A for the plants.
- What do the direction of the arrows in B and C indicate? Name the phenomena.
- Draw a neat and labelled diagram of an opened stomata.
