Which of the following is not a purpose of transpiration

Options

A. Supplies water for photosynthesis
B. Helps in translocation of sugars from source to sink
C. Maintains shape and structure of the plants
D. Cools leaf surfaces

Answer

B

Explanation

The water warmed by the sun turns into vapour and passes out through thousands of tiny pores mostly on the underside of the leaf surface. It has two main functions: – cooling the plant and pumping water and minerals to the leaves for photosynthesis.