Cohesion–Tension Theory: Water Transport MCQ

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Question

Cohesion–tension theory explains water transport based on:

Options

Choose one · Correct answer highlighted

Living cell activity Osmotic pumping Physical properties of water Correct Root metabolism

Explanation

That points to C: Physical properties of water. Compared with the other options, Physical properties of water is the one that correctly describes the WATER TRANSPORT concept. The wrong ones are A) Living cell activity; B) Osmotic pumping; D) Root metabolism. If you’re stuck, eliminate anything that contradicts a basic fact you already know for this topic.

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