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Does age of a plant affect the rate of transpiration?

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Does age of a plant affect the rate of transpiration?

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Yes, the age of a plant affects transpiration because younger plants have thinner, softer cuticles and higher metabolic activities, which results in a faster rate of transpiration compared to older, mature plants with woody stems and thick cuticles.

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Chapter 5: Transpiration - Intex Quesions [Page 78]

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Lakhmir Singh Biology [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 5 Transpiration
Intex Quesions | Q 3. | Page 78
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