Examine the statements given below and choose the correct answer:
1.
| Assertion | Transpiration helps to cool the plant down, especially on a hot day. |
| Reason | When water evaporates from the leaves during transpiration, it uses up some of the plant's heat. |
2.
| Assertion | Xylem transport is considered a unidirectional flow. |
| Reason | The water and minerals carried by the xylem are used for photosynthesis in the leaves. |