JIPMER 2006
- Exam
- JIPMER
- Year
- 2006
- Subject
- Botany
- Chapter
- Transport in Plants
JIPMER 2006 · Botany · Transport in Plants
The most important force which pulls water up in tall trees is :
The most important force which pulls water up in tall trees is :
Options
- Aimbibition force
- Bosmotic force
- Ccohesive force
- Delectromagnetic force
Correct answer
C. cohesive force
Step-by-step solution
The most important force which pulls water up in the tall trees is the cohesive (inter-molecular) force between molecules. It also helps in maintaining the continuity of water column in tall trees.