VASCULAR
THE NEPHRON
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Question
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Which pair of terms are forces that allow water to move through a plant?
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Transpiration and translocation
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Cohesion and adhesion
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Active transport and osmosis
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Xylem and Phloem
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Capillary action draws water up within the xylem. Cohesion-tension pulls water up the xylem.
Detailed explanation-2: -Adhesion is generally the force of attraction present between the water molecules and the walls of xylem vessels. Cohesion force is unrestrained among water molecules.
Detailed explanation-3: -Water has both cohesive and adhesive properties. Water molecules stick to each other to form a sphere. This is the result of cohesive forces.
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