Transpirtation is very important for plants because it helps in

Options

(a) the absorption of water from soil
(b) the cooling of leaves at high temperature
(c) the movement of water and minerals absorbed by roots to various parts of the plant
(d) all of the above

Correct Answer:

all of the above

Explanation:

The loss of water vapour from aerial organs of living plants is known as transpiration, whereas, the loss of water from aerial organs of living plants in liquid form is known as guttation. Transpiration helps in:
-Cooling of plant
-Upward conduction of water
-Absorption and transport of minerals
Although transpiration may indirectly help both absorption and transport of minerals it is not necessary for either absorption of transport of minerals.