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The diagram below represents an experiment to demonstrate a certain phenomenon in a green plant :
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State any two advantages of transpiration to the plant.
Solution:  
Advantages of transpiration to the plant :
1. The transpired water forms a cool blanket around the plant during hot sunny days preventing destruction of enzymes & death of cells.
2. Transpiration creates a suction force that helps in ascent of sap.
3. Transpiration also helps to distribute water and dissolved minerals to all parts of the plant.
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