Question

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.

Answer 1

Transpiration is beneficial to plants in the following ways:

• It creates a suction force in the stem which enables the roots to absorb water and minerals.
• It helps in cooling the plant in hot weather.