Why is transpiration important for plan...

Why is transpiration important for plants ?

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Transpiration is important because
(i) it helps in the absorption and upward movement of water and minerals from roots to leaves.
(ii) it prevents the plant part from heating up .i.e., it helps in temperature regulation.

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Transpiration is important for plants as

It creates transpiration pull for transport

supplies water for photosynthesis

maintain shape of plant

All of the above

Transpiration in plants is

not very important

immaterial for them

a serious burden

a necessary evil

Transpiration is helpful to plants in

Cooling

Loss of excess nutrients

Upward conduction/ascent of sap

Lose of excess water.