AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -When water and nutrients travel from the roots of the plant to other parts of the plant in the upward direction using capillary force and root pressure, it is called the ascent of sap. Since the xylem transports water and nutrients in plants, therefore, the ascent of sap occurs in the xylem.

Detailed explanation-2: -So, the Force responsible for the ascent of sap is the Capillary force, Root pressure, Transpirational pull.

Detailed explanation-3: -The plants absorb minerals and water from the soil by the root system. The water and minerals are transported upward through the xylem by the process known as the ascent of sap.

Detailed explanation-4: -The movement of water and minerals from roots to all the other parts of the plant is referred to as the ascent of sap. The xylem vessels in the plants are responsible for the conduction of water and minerals throughout the plant.

Detailed explanation-5: -There are actually two kinds of sap in a plant. Phloem (FLOWM) sap is the more nutrient rich form, and flows from the leaves bringing sugars and hormones to nutrient-hungry parts of the plant, such as the stem and roots. Xylem (ZY lum) consists mostly of water, mineral elements and (low levels of) nutrients.