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

Options

  1. ATensile strength of water
  2. BLignification of xylem vessels
  3. CPositive root pressure
  4. DDissolved sugars in water

Correct answer

A. Tensile strength of water

Step-by-step solution

The column of water within the Xylem vessel of tall trees does not break under its weight due to the high tensile strength of water. Tensile strength is the ability to resist pulling forces.

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