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Which of the following statements about the movement of water through xylem tissue is false ?

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a

Water has a strong tendency to be pulled into air by evaporation

b

Water is pumped up the plants by the roots

c

Water is pulled up in the plants by evaporation of water from the leaf surfaces

d

Continuous column of water in xylem tissue resists breaking even when exposed to the forces of evaporation and gravity

answer is A.

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The structure of plant roots, stems, and leaves facilitates the transport of water, nutrients, and photosynthates throughout the plant. The phloem and xylem are the main tissues responsible for this movement.

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Which of the following statements about the movement of water through xylem tissue is false ?