SPACMediumQuestion 10704
Question
The plant body functions as a hydraulic continuum because:
- AWater is linked from soil to atmosphere through roots, xylem, leaves, and air spacesCorrect
- BOnly roots contain water
- CXylem transport is discontinuous
- DLeaves are isolated from soil water
Correct answer
Water is linked from soil to atmosphere through roots, xylem, leaves, and air spaces
Explanation
SPAC integrates soil, plant, and air into one water pathway.