Question

Read the statements I and II and carefully and choose the correct option.

Statement I: Large amount of water absorbed through roots is used for photosynthesis and other activities; the rest of the water is transpired as water vapour.

Statement II: Transpiration is the evaporative loss of water by plants.

पर्याय

• Statements I is true

• Statements II is true

• Both statements are true

• Both statements are false

Answer 1

Statements II is true

Explanation:

Photosynthesis and plant growth utilise less than 1% of the water that reaches the leaves. The majority of it is lost due to transpiration.