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Transpiration — Concept Maps
ICSE · Class 10 · Biology
4 concept maps of Transpiration for ICSE Class 10 Biology, each also written out as a text outline. Part of the ICSE Class 10 Biology syllabus.
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Stomatal Opening vs Closing — The Correct Mechanism
The map in words
- Daytime - Light Available
- Photosynthesis in Guard Cells
- Glucose Produced - Osmotic Pressure Rises
- Guard Cells Absorb Water by Endosmosis
- Guard Cells Become TURGID
- Thin Outer Wall Bulges Outward
- Thick Inner Wall Pulled Apart
- STOMA OPENS - Transpiration Occurs
- Thick Inner Wall Pulled Apart
- Thin Outer Wall Bulges Outward
- Guard Cells Become TURGID
- Guard Cells Absorb Water by Endosmosis
- Glucose Produced - Osmotic Pressure Rises
- Photosynthesis in Guard Cells
- Nighttime - No Light
- No Photosynthesis in Guard Cells
- No Glucose - Osmotic Pressure Falls
- Guard Cells Lose Water
- Guard Cells Become FLACCID
- Outer Wall Returns to Original Position
- Inner Walls Move Together
- STOMA CLOSES - Transpiration Stops
- Inner Walls Move Together
- Outer Wall Returns to Original Position
- Guard Cells Become FLACCID
- Guard Cells Lose Water
- No Glucose - Osmotic Pressure Falls
- No Photosynthesis in Guard Cells
Transpiration - Complete Chapter Concept Map
The map in words
- Transpiration
- Definition
- Loss of Water Vapour
- From Aerial Plant Parts
- Physiological Process
- Types
- Stomatal
- Through Stomata
- 80 to 90 percent
- Cuticular
- Through Cuticle
- 3 to 9 percent
- Lenticular
- Through Lenticels
- 0.1 to 0.3 percent
- Stomatal
- Demonstration
- Bell Jar Method
- Polythene Bag Method
- Cobalt Chloride Method
- Measurement
- Weighing Method
- Loss in Weight
- Potometer Method
- Ganong Potometer
- Air Bubble Movement
- Weighing Method
- Stomatal Mechanism
- Guard Cells
- Kidney Shaped
- Contain Chloroplasts
- Thick Inner Wall
- Thin Outer Wall
- Opening
- Photosynthesis
- Sugar Formation
- Increased Osmotic Pressure
- Endosmosis
- Turgor Increases
- Closing
- Loss of Turgidity
- Flaccid State
- Stoma Closes
- Guard Cells
- Factors Affecting
- External Factors
- Light
- Temperature
- Wind
- Humidity
- Soil Water
- CO2 Concentration
- Atmospheric Pressure
- Internal Factors
- Leaf Arrangement
- Cuticle Thickness
- Number of Stomata
- Anatomical Features
- Root Shoot Ratio
- External Factors
- Necessary Evil
- Necessary
- Reduces Leaf Temperature
- Creates Transpiration Pull
- Distributes Water and Minerals
- Role in Water Cycle
- Evil
- Causes Wilting
- Wastage of Energy
- Necessary
- Ascent of Sap
- Path Through Xylem
- Cohesive Force
- Adhesive Force
- Transpiration Pull
- Direct Water Loss
- Guttation
- Through Hydathodes
- Root Pressure
- Water Droplets
- Bleeding
- Through Injuries
- Root Pressure
- Guttation
- Reducing Transpiration
- Sunken Stomata
- Thick Cuticle
- Modified Leaves to Spines
- Rolled Leaves
- Anti-transpirants
- Definition
Overview of Transpiration — All Key Concepts
The map in words
- Transpiration
- Definition
- Loss of water vapour
- From aerial parts
- Types
- Stomatal
- 80 to 90 percent
- Through stomata
- Cuticular
- 3 to 9 percent
- Through cuticle
- Lenticular
- 0.1 to 0.3 percent
- Through lenticels
- Stomatal
- Mechanism
- Guard cells
- Osmotic pressure
- Turgid opens stoma
- Flaccid closes stoma
- Factors
- External
- Light
- Temperature
- Humidity
- Wind
- Internal
- Cuticle thickness
- Number of stomata
- External
- Importance
- Transpiration pull
- Cooling effect
- Mineral distribution
- Disadvantages
- Wilting
- Energy wastage
- Related Processes
- Ascent of sap
- Guttation
- Bleeding
- Definition
Transpiration
The map in words
- Transpiration
- Definition of transpiration
- Nature of transpiration
- Demonstration of transpiration
- Measurement of transpiration
- Types of transpiration
- Stomatal transpiration
- Cuticular transpiration
- Lenticular transpiration
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What are the important topics in Transpiration for ICSE Class 10 Biology?
Key topics in Transpiration include Meaning and Nature of Transpiration, Experiments to Demonstrate Transpiration, Measurement of Transpiration, Types of Transpiration. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
What do the concept maps for Transpiration show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Transpiration connect: Stomatal Opening vs Closing — The Correct Mechanism; Transpiration - Complete Chapter Concept Map. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Transpiration for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 42 practice questions on Transpiration. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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