With Regard to the Cohesion-Tension Mechanism, ʺCohesionʺ Refers to the

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Multiple Choice

With regard to the cohesion-tension mechanism, ʺcohesionʺ refers to the

• A) tendency of water molecules to be attracted to minerals in the water.
• B) evaporation of water from the stomata of the leaf.
• C) process of osmosis that pulls water into the root.
• D) attraction of water molecules for one another.
• E) use of water in photosynthesis, resulting in a shortage of water in the leaf.

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