NEET Biology question

Not in NEET syllabus

Which one of the following does not play a major role in the upward movement of xylem sap in tall trees?

(A)Transpiration
(B)Tension
(C)Cohesion and adhesion
(D)PlasmodesmataCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Transpiration, the resulting tension in the water column, and cohesion/adhesion of water molecules are the pillars of the cohesion-tension theory explaining ascent of sap;

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Question ID VK-127751