Biologymedium · Past Paper
The movement of water against gravity in plants is mainly due to:
ADiffusion
BActive transport
CTranspiration pull
DRespiration
✓ Correct Answer: C — Transpiration pull
The evaporation of water from leaves creates a tension that pulls the entire water column upwards.
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