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O-LevelBiologyTransport in Plants5090/11 · May/June 2016 · Q111 Mark

Which statement best describes the movement of water through the stem of a plant?

AWater moves up the stem as it evaporates from the leaves.
BWater moves up the stem as it is pushed by water entering the roots.
CWater moves up the stem because it is used in photosynthesis.
DWater moves up the stem by osmosis.

✓ Correct answer

A: Water moves up the stem as it evaporates from the leaves.

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Transport in Plants, O-Level Biology (syllabus 5090). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Biology, May/June 2016 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 11.

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