Biology
Given alongside is an enlarged diagram of a part of the root. Draw arrows on the diagram to show the movement of water passing through different parts.
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The set up shown alongside was kept in sunlight for an hour. It was observed that drops of water appeared on the inside surface of the polythene bag.
(a) Name the process which is being demonstrated.
(b) Why was the pot with its soil left uncovered by the polythene bag?
(c) Why was the pot left in sunlight?
(d) Suppose that the pot in this experiment was placed inside a dark room instead of placing it in sunlight for some time. What difference would be noticed?
Briefly explain, how transpiration helps in the upward conduction of water in plants?
How does temperature, light intensity and wind affect transpiration?
Draw a magnified view of the root hair and label all its parts neatly. From the parts labelled by you, name the parts matching the description given below:
(a) Outermost layer of the root
(b) Unicellular outgrowth
(c) Part that is freely permeable
(d) Part that is semi-permeable