HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Option D: Photosynthesis is the process in plants where sunlight, carbon dioxide and water are converted to organic compounds, starch, energy and oxygen. This is not involved in the water cycle and hence, it is the correct option. Thus, the correct answer is Option (D) Photosynthesis.

Detailed explanation-2: -The water is absorbed by the root hair and undergoes cell to cell movement by osmosis until it reaches the xylem. This water is then transported through the xylem vessels to the leaves and is evaporated by the process of transpiration. The xylem is also composed of elongated cells like the phloem.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sclerenchyma is the fundamental tissue that provides mechanical strength to plants. They are not involved in water transportation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Xylem elements are dead cells thus, active transport via membrane do not take place in them.

Detailed explanation-5: -Sedimentation is not the part of water cycle.