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Attractive forces of cell walls for water molecule is termed as

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Adhesion

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Cohesion

C
Osmosis

D
Plasmolysis

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The ascent of sap in  xylem and the water conduction in the xylem cells is caused by the adhesion and cohesion of  water molecules. Adhesion is the force of attraction between the water molecules and other polar substances within the plant cell. Thus, the correct answer is option A.
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Attractive forces of cell walls for water molecule is termed as
Updated OnJan 20, 2023
TopicTransport in Plants
SubjectBiology
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