Loss of water as **vapour** (transpiration) is highest in which type of tissue/structure on a typical dicot leaf?
- Cuticle
- Lenticels
- Stomata (90–93% of total transpiration)
- Trichomes
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Correct answer: C. Stomata (90–93% of total transpiration)
Stomatal transpiration ≈ 90–93%
cuticular ≈ 8–10%; lenticular ≈ 0.1–1%.
Stomata are the main regulated route — they can be closed via ABA signalling during water stress.