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The loss of water through the stomata of leaves is called


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Transpiration

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Wilting

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Evaporation

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D

Osmosis

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Solution

The correct option is A

Transpiration


The correct option is A:

Explanation for correct answer:

The process by which water vapour diffuses into the air through the stomata is called transpiration.

Explanation for incorrect answers:

Option B:

Wilting- losing turgidity of leaves causing drooping, folding, and rolling of aerial parts.

Option C:

Evaporation- Evaporation is the change of liquid to gas natural factor.

Option D:

Osmosis- Osmosis is the process by which solute-like water moves from a less concentrated solution to a more concentrated solution across a semi-permeable membrane.

So, The loss of water through the stomata of leaves is called transpiration.


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