Biologymedium · Past Paper
Which process in plants is responsible for the 'ascent of sap'?
ATranspiration pull
BRespiration
CPhotosynthesis
DGuttation
✓ Correct Answer: A — Transpiration pull
Transpiration creates a negative pressure (tension) that pulls water from the roots to the leaves.
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