Neet Solved Paper 2015 Question 18
Question: Transpiration and root pressure cause water to rise in plants by
Options:
A) pulling it upward
B) pulling and pushing it, respectively
C) pushing it upward
D) pushing and pulling it, respectively
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
- Transpiration cause water to rise in plants by pulling through xylem elements. Root pressure causes water to rise in plants by pushing water in xylem components. So, the rise of water in plants is done by pulling and pushing via transpiration and root pressure respectively.
