Question

why do plants transpire?..........​

Answer 1

Question:

Why do plants transpire?

Answer:

Transpiration: It is the process of loss of water from the surface of the leaf.

Transpiration in plants is an important phenomenon because:-

• It helps plants to pump minerals and water to the leaves for th process of photosynthesis.
• It helps to keep the plant cool i.e. to maintain temperature of plant.
• It helps in removal of excess water from the plant cell.

This is why plants transpire.

☆ More to know ☆

◇ By controlling the size of stomatal aperture, plants regulate their rate of transpiration.

◇ Rate of transpiration is affected by factors light, temperature, intensity, wind, humidity etc.