Explain the answer to the question in detail:
 
Describe the process by which plants lose excess water and explain its role in plant physiology.
 
Answer variants:
stomata
transpiration
water
Brain
guard cells
 
a. The process of losing water in the form of water vapour from aerial parts of the plant is called
.
 
b. The pores present on the leaves that help in the removal of water vapour are known as
.
 
c. The opening and closing of these pores are controlled by specialized cells called
.
 
d. The upward movement of
and minerals from the roots to the leaves is aided by transpiration pull.