NEET2022BotanyAnatomy of Flowering PlantsActual
The ascent of xylem sap in plants is mainly accomplished by the :
Options
- Asize of the stomatal aperture
- Bdistribution of stomata on the upper and lower epidermis
- Ccohesion and adhesion between water molecules
- Droot pressure
Correct answer
C. cohesion and adhesion between water molecules
Step-by-step solution
Ascent of sap in xylem is mainly due to transpiration pull which is supported by physical properties of water such as cohesion and adhesion between water molecules. Cohesion is also called Tensile strength of water molecule.