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Transport in Plants: Transport links MCQ

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Transport linksHardQuestion 10708

Question

Which event most directly links transpiration with ascent of sap?

  1. A
    Evaporation from mesophyll lowers leaf water potential and pulls xylem water upward
    Correct
  2. B
    Root hairs synthesize sucrose
  3. C
    Phloem loading closes stomata
  4. D
    Cuticle dissolves water

Correct answer

Evaporation from mesophyll lowers leaf water potential and pulls xylem water upward

Explanation

Leaf evaporation is the origin of the upward pulling force.

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