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Per NCERT, what is the FUNCTION of TRANSPIRATION (besides water loss)?
ACreates the 'transpiration pull' that drives water upward through xylem; also helps in elimination of wastes + cooling
BStores food in vacuoles
CBuilds the cell wall
DPerforms photosynthesis
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Creates the 'transpiration pull' that drives water upward through xylem; also helps in elimination of wastes + cooling
Per NCERT §3.2.4(i), transpiration pulls water up via xylem + eliminates wastes + cools the plant. The other options misstate.
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