Biology
State whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F)? Rewrite the false statements in the correct form.
(i) Most transpiration occurs at midnight.
(ii) Transpiration creates a pull for the upward movement of the sap.
(iii) Wind velocity has an effect on transpiration.
(iv) Atmospheric humidity promotes transpiration from a green plant.
(v) Transpiration helps to cool the body of the plant.
Transpiration
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Answer
(i) False
Corrected statement — Most transpiration occurs at mid-day.
(ii) True
(iii) True
(iv) False
Corrected statement — Atmospheric humidity reduces transpiration from a green plant.
(v) True
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