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Transport in Plants
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Lenticular transpiration takes place in

  • fruits

  • woody stems

  • leaves

  • all of these

Answer

B.

woody stems

Transpiration always occurs against the gravity. Transpiration involves mainly the xylem cells which become active during absorption process by the roots.

Lenticular transpiration is the type of transpiration which occurs through the small pores called as lenticels present in the bark.

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