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Question
List any four advantages of transpiration to the plant.
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Solution
- Transpiration brings about a cooling effect to the plant body since evaporation of water reduces the temperature of leaf surface.
- Transpiration helps in the ascent of sap by producing a suction force acting from the top of the plant.
- Transpiration helps in distributing water and mineral salts throughout the plant body.
- Transpiration helps in eliminating excess water.
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