Xylem transport of water in tall trees appears to be mainly due to
A. metabolic activity in xylem cells
B. root pressure
C. capillary rise in xylem open pipes
D. transpiration pull and cohesion of water molecules
Answer:D
Xylem transport of water in tall trees appears to be mainly due to
A. metabolic activity in xylem cells B. root pressure C. capillary rise in xylem open pipes D. transpiration pull and cohesion of water molecules