If Water Molecules (H₂O) Suddenly Stopped Forming Hydrogen Bonds with Each

question 24

Multiple Choice

If water molecules (H₂O) suddenly stopped forming hydrogen bonds with each other, how would water transport in vascular plants change (if at all) ?

• A)It would remain the same, because H₂O molecules also form oxygen bonds.
• B)It would remain the same, because water transport only depends on osmosis.
• C)It would stop, because water transport relies on H₂O molecules being connected by hydrogen bonds.
• D)It would increase, because hydrogen bonds inhibit water transport.

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