# Transpiration

> Transpiration is the loss of water vapour from the aerial parts of a plant, mainly from leaves. This section covers stomatal and cuticular loss, the stomatal mechanism, how leaf structure limits…

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- [Uptake of Water and Translocation](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/life-sciences/notes/support-and-transport-systems-plants/uptake-of-water-and-translocation) — Previous section
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