Excretion in plants

Describe how plants eliminates waste products. (10marks)

 



Suggested resposponses


 

 

a. Transpiration; excess water is lost inform of water vapour through stomata;

b. Diffusion; carbon(iv)oxide from respiration and oxygen from photosynthesis are waste products eliminated through lenticels or cuticles;

c. Deposition; some wastes like calcium oxalate and quinine are stored in non-toxic forms in tissues like leaves or flowers;

d. Exudation; some waste...