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Transport in Plants: Water movement MCQ

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Water movementMediumQuestion 10635

Question

Water enters the xylem from cortex due to:

  1. A
    A water potential gradient toward the stele
    Correct
  2. B
    Higher osmotic potential in soil
  3. C
    Only leaf pressure
  4. D
    Loss of endodermis

Correct answer

A water potential gradient toward the stele

Explanation

Ion accumulation in xylem helps create this inward gradient.

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