Question

Assertion (A): Plants release a lot of water into the air through the process of

transpiration.

Reason (R): The water is released through the leaves in the form of water vapour.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

c) A is true but R is false

d) A is false but R is true​

Answer 1

Answer:

A

Explanation:

Assertion and the reason both are true

as it is called Transportation, with transmits water in terms of water vapour through pores called stomata.

Answer 2

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (option a)

• Plants release the excess water in their stem and leaves by the process of transpiration. The main reason for transpiration is increase in root pressure.
• There is a continuous upward movement of water called transpiration pull as it is released into the atmosphere as water vapour.
• Transpiration occurs through minute openings in the leaves called stomata.