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Enlist different advantages of transpiration.
Mention two advantages of transpiration.
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Solution
- It removes excess water.
- It aids in the passive absorption of soil water and nutrients.
- It promotes sap ascent.
- Because stomata are open, gaseous exchange is enhanced, which is essential for photosynthesis and respiration.
- It keeps the turgor of the cells intact.
- Transpiration aids in lowering the temperature of the leaf and providing a cooling effect.
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