Transport in Plants Question 23
23. A column of water within xylem vessels of tall trees does not break under its weight because of:
[2015 RS]
(a) Tensile strength of water
(b) Lignification of xylem vessels
(c) Positive root pressure
(d) Dissolved sugars in water
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Answer : a
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(a) Due to tensile strength of water, a column of water within xylem vessels of tall trees does not break under its weight.