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प्रश्न
What type of transpiration is possible in the xerophyte Opuntia?
पर्याय
Stomatal
Lenticular
Cuticular
All the above
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उत्तर
All the above
Explanation:
In xerophytes like Opuntia (a cactus adapted to arid environments), all three types of transpiration can occur:
- Stomatal transpiration: through stomata (although reduced, they are present in the stem since leaves are modified into spines).
- Cuticular transpiration: through the waxy cuticle covering the stem.
- Lenticular transpiration: through lenticels in the stem.
संबंधित प्रश्न
What are stomata?
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?
State whether the following statement is true or false. Rewrite the false statement correctly.
Transpiration is the loss of water from the roots of the plant.
Define the three processes by which plants absorb water and minerals from the soil.
Given below is a diagrammatic sketch (surface view) of a stomatal apparatus from a dicot leaf.
(a) Label the parts numbers 1-3
(b) Is this state, open or closed?
(c) Is this stoma, of a dicot leaf or a monocot leaf?
(d) Redraw a sketch of the stomatal apparatus in the state opposite to the one shown here.
The diagram given alongside is an apparatus used to study a particular phenomenon in plants.
(i) Name the apparatus.
(ii) What is it used for?
(iii) What is the role played by the air bubble in this experiment?
(iv) Of what use is the reservoir?

Give a reason.
What happens to the movement of the air-bubble if the apparatus shown above is kept in sunlight.
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.

Choose the correct answer:
The percentage of cuticular transpiration in plants is _____________
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:

Mention two ways in which this process is beneficial to plants.
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:

List three adaptations in plants to reduce the above mentioned process.
Give Technical Term
When cobalt chloride paper is placed on lower and upper surface of the leaf, the paper of which side becomes more pink?
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
Stomata of a plant open due to ______.
Excessive transpiration is due to ______.
Do different species of plants growing in the same area show the same rate of transpiration at a particular time? Justify your answer.
Why is transpiration less in the still wind?
Define the following term:
Wilting
