Moving water up a plant from the roots to the leaves occurs by a combination of different processes (steps). The main process th

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tresset_1 [31]

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Moving water up a plant from the roots to the leaves occurs by a combination of different processes (steps). The main process th

at draws water up the stem is..
a) osmosis
b) transpiration
c) diffusion
d) capillary action

Biology

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Elza [17] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-01T18:05:57+03:00

Elza [17]2 years ago

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B

Transpiration is ultimately the main driver of water movement in xylem. The cohesion-tension model works like this: Transpiration (evaporation) occurs because stomata are open to allow gas exchange for photosynthesis.