Adaptations in Plants to Reduce Transpiration

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Adaptations in Plants to Reduce Transpiration: Overview

In this topic, we will study the adaptations in plants to reduce excessive transpiration. It explains the condition of sunken stomata, fewer stomata, narrow leaves and reduced exposed surface.

Important Questions on Adaptations in Plants to Reduce Transpiration

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In Opuntia, the leaves are reduced to _____ to reduce transpiration. (needles, spines, hairs)

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Which of the following plant shows the morphological adaptation in which leaves reduced to needles?

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Leaves modified into spines is an adaptation to increase transpiration.

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Sunken stomata increase the rate of transpiration.

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The rate of transpiration can be reduced by closing of _____.

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Describe how xerophytes plants are adapted to reduce transpiration.

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Which of the following adaptive features in plants to reduce transpiration?

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What is the role of the waxy cuticle in plants-

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Which of the following adaptations helps reduce transpiration?