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Question
Which of the following statements are true and which ones are false? Give reason in support of your answer.
Most transpiration occurs during midday.
Options
True
False
Solution
True
Reason: During the day, the stomata are open to facilitate the inward diffusion of carbon dioxide for photosynthesis. During mid-day, the outside temperature is higher, due to which there is more evaporation of water from the leaves. Therefore more transpiration occurs during mid-day.
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