CBSE Class 10 Science 2019 Delhi Set 2

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Question : 7
Total: 9
Define the term transpiration. Design an experiment to demonstrate this process.
Solution:  
Loss of excess water from the leaves of plants with the help of stomata is called as transpiration.
Transpiration Experiment Material Required :
A potted plant, A polythene, Tape

of any chemical increases or decreases resulting in secretion of the related hormone.
(i) Take a potted plant and enclose the leaves of the plant with a big plastic or polythene bag.
(ii) Now keep the plant in sunlight for two hours.
(iii) After sometime you will observe the water droplets on the polythene sheet.
(iv) It depicts the loss of water from the leaves of the plant depicting transpiration.
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