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Explain how transpiration involves the release of water vapour from the leaves of plants.

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Cambridge IGCSE Combined ScienceTransport in plantsCore content

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Explain how transpiration involves the release of water vapour from the leaves of plants

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Transpiration Process

Transpiration involves the movement of water from the roots to the leaves and its release as vapor through stomata.

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    Explain the process of transpiration and its importance to plants.

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