Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Transpiration

Transpiration — practice question

Transpiration is the process by which water vapour is lost from a plant’s leaves.
(a)[2]

Complete the sentence describing transpiration. Water evaporates from the surfaces of the [BLANK] cells into the air spaces and then [BLANK] out of the leaves, through the stomata, as water vapour.

(b)[3]

Explain how water is transported upwards through the xylem.

(c(i))[4]

Describe and explain the results displayed in Fig. 2.1.

(c(ii))[1]

Draw a line on Fig. 2.1 to predict the results in the light with increased humidity.

(c(iii))[4]

Predict the result and explain your prediction.

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