Advertisements
Advertisements
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.
Options
Statements I is true
Statements II is true
Both statements are true
Both statements are false
MCQ
Solution
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.
shaalaa.com
Transpiration - Transpiration and Photosynthesis – a Compromise
Is there an error in this question or solution?
