Multiple choice

Which of the following takes place during transpiration?

  1. The process by which water is converted from its liquid form to its vapour form.

  2. The absorption of water from air in plants.

  3. The process of water movement through a plant and its evaporation from aerial parts.

  4. The process of preparation of food by plants through absorption of water from soil.

  5. The process in which evaporated water converts back into droplets.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Correct. The process of water movement through a plant and its evaporation from aerial parts is transpiration.  It occurs chiefly at the leaves while their stomata are open for the passage of CO2 and O2 during photosynthesis.

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