The upward movement of water and minerals in a plant through xylem is called .....

TRANSPORT IN PLANTS

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The upward movement of water and minerals in a plant through xylem is called ____

A	transpiration
B	evaporation
C	translocation
D	ascent of sap

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The upward movement of water in a plant towards the stem and leaves is called ascent of sap.

Detailed explanation-2: -The ascent of sap in the xylem tissue of plants is the upward movement of water and minerals from the root to the crown. Xylem is a complex tissue consisting of living and non-living cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -The ascent of sap is the upward movement of water and ions from roots to different parts of the plant. On the other hand, transpiration is the outward movement or loss of water by evaporation from leaf surfaces.

Detailed explanation-4: -The upward movement of water from roots towards the tips of stem branches and their leaves is called the ascent of sap. It occurs through the tracheary elements of the xylem.

Detailed explanation-5: -Complete answer: The upward movement of water from root to leaves in a plant is known as Ascent of sap. It is carried out by xylem tissues that take water and minerals from the roots to the crown.

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