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Transport in Plants: Capillarity MCQ

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CapillarityHardQuestion 10634

Question

Capillarity alone cannot explain water rise in tall trees because:

  1. A
    It produces too little rise
    Correct
  2. B
    It needs phloem support
  3. C
    It occurs only in roots
  4. D
    It needs chlorophyll

Correct answer

It produces too little rise

Explanation

Capillary rise is insufficient for the heights reached in tall trees.

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