By which of the following active uptake of water is affected?

Transpiration power of the root hairs

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Typical tissue organization

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Tension due to transpiration

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Osmotic concentration of the cell sap of the leaves

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Solution

The correct option is A Tension due to transpiration
According to the transpiration pull theory, water is absorbed by plants with the help of transpiration pull. Transpiration pull generates a tension in continuous water column in the xylem elements, which lifts up the water and is also responsible for absorption of water.

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