ICSE Class X Biology 2014 Solved Papers

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The figure given below represents an experimental set up with a weighing machine to demonstrate a particular process in plants. The experimental set up was placed in bright sunlight. Study the diagram and answer the following questions:
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Question : 19
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When the weight of the test tube (A&B) is taken before and after the experiment, what is observed ? Give reasons to justify your observation in A & B .
Solution:  
After the experiment, we observe test tube A is raised up i.e., a loss of weight. In test tube B , the weight remains unchanged.
Reason : In test tube A, loses weight due to the plant transpires and loses water. In B there is no plant so there is no transpiration and the oil on the surface prevents direct evaporation and so weight remains unchanged.
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