Question

Which of the following properties of water enables it to move from the roots to the leaves of a plant?

Answer 1

C- It exhibits cohesive behavior.  Cohesion is when there is mutual attraction between like molecules that makes them to stick together.  

Answer 2

Answer:

Answer is C: water exhibits cohesive properties.

Explanation:

Water exhibits both cohesive and adhesive properties. Cohesion is the attractive forces between same kind of molecules i.e between water molecules due to hydrogen bonding. Cohesion is responsible for the surface tension of water. Adhesion is the attractive forces between different kind of molecules. Its responsible for the capillary action of water. These forces are very important feature of water because it helps in the movement of water upwards towards the leaf from the roots.