Given below is an example of a certain structure and its special functional activity: Chloroplasts and photosynthesis. In a similar way, write the functional activity against each of the following:

1. Hydathodes and ………………………………

2. Leaf spines and………………………………

3. Lenticels and………………………………….

4. Xylem and……………………………..

Answers:

1. Hydathodes and guttation

2. Leaf spines and protection and reduced transpiration

3. Lenticels and transpiration

4. Xylem and conduction of water and mineral salts.