The Loss of Water from Pores of Plant Leaves Is

Question

The loss of water from pores of plant leaves is called:
A)transpiration
B)respiration
C)evaporation
D)two of these choices

Accepted Answer

Transpiration is the loss of water from the stomata of plant leaves through evaporation. Respiration is the process of releasing energy from food in living cells, while evaporation is the process of a liquid turning into a gas. Therefore, the best choice is A)transpiration.