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Question
Why is transpiration important for plants?
Solution
Transpiration is important for plants because of the following reasons -
- It creates transpiration pull to facilitate the ascent of sap.
- Ascent of sap is necessary to make water available for photosynthesis.
- It helps a plant to get rid of excess water.
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