NEET Biology question

Not in NEET syllabus

Which of the following is not a purpose of transpiration?

(A)Helps in absorption and transport of water and minerals in plants
(B)Prevents loss of waterCorrect
(C)Maintains shape and structure of plants and keeps the cell turgid
(D)Supplies water for photosynthesis

Answer: (B)

Solution

Transpiration serves important physiological purposes: it helps drive the absorption and upward transport of water and minerals (via transpiration pull), helps maintain cell turgidity and plant form, and supplies

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