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If the stem of a herbaceous plant is cut the sap exudes from that part. What is it due to?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Context**: When the stem of a herbaceous plant is cut, sap begins to exude from the cut surface. This phenomenon is commonly observed in many plants. 2. **Identifying the Cause**: The primary reason for the exudation of sap is due to **root pressure**. Root pressure is a physiological process that occurs in plants, particularly in herbaceous plants. 3. **Mechanism of Root Pressure**: - Root pressure is generated when roots actively absorb minerals and water from the soil. ...
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  14. Name the important sites of transpiration in plants.

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  15. Which site accounts for about 90% of transpiration in plants?

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  16. Name one anti transpirant.

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  17. What is the shape of guard cells in dicot plants?

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  20. Which type of plants show guard cells that are dumb-bell shaped?

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