BI-2032
Transpiration pull
Biology · Secondary 4 · Medium · Transpiration pull
Which statement correctly explains how transpiration pull helps water move up a tall tree?
- Evaporation at leaves creates tension that pulls a continuous water column up xylem.
- Roots actively pump water up xylem using energy from respiration.
- Gravity pushes water upwards as more water enters the roots.
- Phloem pressure forces water from phloem into xylem and upwards.
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