Which of the Following Is Responsible for the Cohesion of Water

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is responsible for the cohesion of water molecules?

• A) hydrogen bonds between the oxygen atoms of a water molecule and cellulose in a vessel cell
• B) covalent bonds between the hydrogen atoms of two adjacent water molecules
• C) hydrogen bonds between the oxygen atom of one water molecule and a hydrogen atom of another water molecule
• D) covalent bonds between the oxygen atom of one water molecule and a hydrogen atom of another water molecule
• E) low concentrations of charged solutes in the fluid

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