A-LevelBiologyTransport in plants9700/12 · Oct/Nov 2022 · Q291 Mark
Which statement about the movement of water from roots to leaves is not correct?
Acontinuous column of water is partly maintained by the attraction of water molecules to cellulose.
BHydrogen bonding between water molecules enables mass flow of water.
CHydrostatic pressure in xylem vessel elements is higher in roots than in leaves.
DWater potential changes throughout the length of the xylem vessel elements.
✓ Correct answer
D: Water potential changes throughout the length of the xylem vessel elements.
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