The Process by Which Water Is "Pulled" Up Through the Xylem

question 7

Multiple Choice

The process by which water is "pulled" up through the xylem columns of plants as it evaporates out of the leaves is called

• A)respiration.
• B)transpiration.
• C)osmosis.
• D)anhydration.
• E)stomatization.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A pedagogical strategy where the frequency of a behavior is adjusted using encouragement or suppression.

Negative Reinforcement

A type of operant conditioning that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Unfavorable Stimulus

A stimulus considered unpleasant or adverse, which can alter behavior when removed following a specific action.

Favorable Stimulus

A stimulus that elicits a positive response or behavior from an organism.