NEET Biology ยท Hard

Transport in Plants: Root pressure MCQ

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Root pressureHardQuestion 10637

Question

Which statement is correct?

  1. A
    Root pressure cannot explain water rise to the top of tall trees
    Correct
  2. B
    Root pressure is strongest in dry soil at noon
  3. C
    Root pressure replaces transpiration pull completely
  4. D
    Root pressure occurs only in leaves

Correct answer

Root pressure cannot explain water rise to the top of tall trees

Explanation

Tall trees depend mainly on transpiration pull, not root pressure.