Describe the forces involved in the uptake of water in plants
Explain the forces involved in the uptake of water in terrestrial plants. (10 marks)
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Forces involved in the uptake of water in plants
The forces include:
- Transpiration pull; the loss of water to the atmosphere makes cells to draw more water from the neighbouring cells leading to upward flow of water through the xylem;
- Cohesion forces; involves attraction between water molecules leading to maintenance of a transpiration...
