Were It Not for Leaves, Which of the Following Would

question 98

Multiple Choice

Were it not for leaves, which of the following would most likely happen to water in the xylem?

• A) It would be drawn upward in the xylem but would not evaporate.
• B) It would flow normally up the xylem but at a decreased rate.
• C) It would flow more quickly upward through the xylem.
• D) It would flow upward in the trunk but no farther.
• E) It would move into the xylem at the roots but not progress any farther.

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