The Ability of Water to Support Tension in the Xylem

question 149

Multiple Choice

The ability of water to support tension in the xylem is a function of the:

• A)partial negative charge on the H atoms of a water molecule.
• B)hydrogen bonds within a water molecule.
• C)hydrogen bonds between water molecules.
• D)nonpolar covalent bonds between the H and O atoms within a water molecule.

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