How Is the Polarity of Water Important for Transpiration

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Multiple Choice

How is the polarity of water important for transpiration?

• A) Polarity causes cohesion between molecules of water so they pull one another as they move up.
• B) Polarity causes repulsion between water molecules for evaporation from the surface of the leaves.
• C) Polarity causes water molecules to push apart so that they are moved upward through the plant.
• D) Polarity causes water molecules to adhere to xylem cells so that gravity is countered and water moves upward.
• E) Polarity enhances gravity and allows water to move more easily downward from the leaves to the roots.

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