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Transpiration occurs in the roots of plants.
Transpiration occurs in the roots of plants.
False
Transpiration and evaporation are two separate processes.
Transpiration and evaporation are two separate processes.
False
Evaporation in plants only happens at night.
Evaporation in plants only happens at night.
False
Transpiration is the primary process responsible for water loss in plants.
Transpiration is the primary process responsible for water loss in plants.
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Transpiration is essential for the cooling of plants.
Transpiration is essential for the cooling of plants.
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Transpiration is a process carried out by animals to get rid of excess water.
Transpiration is a process carried out by animals to get rid of excess water.
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The water vapor released through transpiration comes from the soil.
The water vapor released through transpiration comes from the soil.
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Stomata are large openings on the surface of plant leaves that help in transpiration.
Stomata are large openings on the surface of plant leaves that help in transpiration.
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Transpiration accounts for about 50% of the water vapor in the air.
Transpiration accounts for about 50% of the water vapor in the air.
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Transpiration occurs exclusively during the night when the plant is resting.
Transpiration occurs exclusively during the night when the plant is resting.
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Transpiration can only be observed in a plant when it is kept in the dark with a plastic bag wrapped around the stem.
Transpiration can only be observed in a plant when it is kept in the dark with a plastic bag wrapped around the stem.
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Covering the roots of a plant with a plastic bag can enhance transpiration.
Covering the roots of a plant with a plastic bag can enhance transpiration.
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Transpiration is a process that helps plants cool down during hot weather.
Transpiration is a process that helps plants cool down during hot weather.
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Transpiration is a process that only occurs during the night.
Transpiration is a process that only occurs during the night.
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Increased humidity in the air can decrease the rate of transpiration in plants.
Increased humidity in the air can decrease the rate of transpiration in plants.
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Transpiration is the process by which a plant gains water through pores on the leaves called stomata.
Transpiration is the process by which a plant gains water through pores on the leaves called stomata.
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Stomata are the pores on the leaves through which water vapor is released during transpiration.
Stomata are the pores on the leaves through which water vapor is released during transpiration.
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Transpiration is an internal process that occurs within the roots of a plant.
Transpiration is an internal process that occurs within the roots of a plant.
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During transpiration, plants release water vapor in the form of liquid droplets through stomata.
During transpiration, plants release water vapor in the form of liquid droplets through stomata.
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The excess water lost during transpiration helps in cooling the plant and transporting nutrients throughout its structure.
The excess water lost during transpiration helps in cooling the plant and transporting nutrients throughout its structure.
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Monitoring of photosynthesis can be observed by wrapping a small plant in plastic bag under the sun.
Monitoring of photosynthesis can be observed by wrapping a small plant in plastic bag under the sun.
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The process of photosynthesis cannot be monitored through a plastic-covered small plant exposed to sunlight.
The process of photosynthesis cannot be monitored through a plastic-covered small plant exposed to sunlight.
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Enclosing a small plant in a plastic bag inhibits the observation of photosynthesis under sunlight.
Enclosing a small plant in a plastic bag inhibits the observation of photosynthesis under sunlight.
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It is impossible to study photosynthesis by covering a small plant with a plastic bag and exposing it to sunlight.
It is impossible to study photosynthesis by covering a small plant with a plastic bag and exposing it to sunlight.
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Observing photosynthesis is hindered when a small plant is shielded from sunlight using a plastic bag.
Observing photosynthesis is hindered when a small plant is shielded from sunlight using a plastic bag.
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