What Is the Main Force by Which Most of the Water

question 56

Multiple Choice

What is the main force by which most of the water within xylem vessels moves toward the top of a tree?

• A) active transport of ions into the stele
• B) atmospheric pressure on roots
• C) evaporation of water through stoma
• D) the force of root pressure
• E) osmosis in the root

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