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Question
Which of the following statements are true and which ones are false? Give reason in support of your answer.
Potometer is an instrument used for Demonstration of transpiration occurring from the lower surface of a leaf.
Options
True
False
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Solution
False
Reason : Potometer is used to measure the rate of transpiration in a plant. Demonstration of transpiration occurring from the lower surface of a leaf is done by analyzing the changes in colour of pieces of dry cobalt chloride paper attached (and held in place) to the two surfaces of a leaf.
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