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Question
An apparatus as shown below was set up to investigate a physiological process in plants. The setup was kept in sunlight for two hours. Droplets of water were then seen inside the bell jar. Answer the questions that follow:
List three adaptations in plants to reduce the above mentioned process.
Solution
Adaptations in plants to reduce transpiration are
- Leaves may be modified into spines as in cactus or into needles as in pines.
- The number of stomata is reduced and they may be sunken in pits.
- Leaves may be folded or rolled up.
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