The transportation of water and minerals through xylem includes all the processes listed below, EXCEPT*1 pointroot pressure.transpiration pulls.transmembrane route.cohesion-tension mechanism.

Which factors contribute to water movement through xylem?A.Adhesion and pressure-flow hypothesisB.Transpiration and capillary actionC.Transpiration and pressure-flow hypothesisD.capillary action and diffusion

Which of the following describes how water moves through the xylem of a plant?A.In a downward direction through pressure-flow.B.In an upward direction through active transport.C.In a downward direction through capillary action.D.In an upward direction through the force of adhesion.

1. What allows the movement of water under tension in the xylem?A. Adhesion of water molecules to dissolved mineral saltsB. Cohesion of water molecules due to hydrogen bondingC. Adhesion between water molecules due to uneven sharing of chargesD. Cohesion between water molecules and other polar substances

The function of xylem is to transport fluids.Group startsTrue or False

Water is transported in plants by a variety of means. However, transport over long distances isprimarily the result of:A. root pressure.B. transpiration.C. active transport of water from xylem vessels into leaf cells.D. higher water potential in leaf cells as compared to root cells.E. active transport of water into xylem vessels.