Multiple choice

Water present in the plant tissues escapes out in the form of water vapour through the process called

  1. transpiration

  2. photosynthesis

  3. respiration

  4. both (1) and (3)

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Explanation

Transpiration is the process by which water evaporates from plant leaves (mainly through stomata) as water vapour. This is distinct from photosynthesis (food synthesis) and respiration (energy release).