Arrange the water potential values of the following in ascending sequence during upward movement of water.

A. Atmosphere

B. Leaf xylem

C. Xylem of the stem

D. Root xylem

E. Soil solution

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ABCDE

Water potential of the atmosphere is more negative than leaf xylem. From the leaf xylem to the root xylem water potential increases and soil solution has the maximum water potential.

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Arrange the water potential values of the following in ascending sequence during upward movement of water.

A. Atmosphere

B. Leaf xylem

C. Xylem of the stem

D. Root xylem

E. Soil solution

Differences in the water potential in the cells of root epidermis is the driving force behind the movement of water to the root xylem.

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