SATHEE: Transport In Plants Ques 35

Transport In Plants Ques 35

35. 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.

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Transport In Plants

Transport In Plants Ques 35

35. A column of water within xylem vessels of tall trees does not break under its weight because of:

Answer : a

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