Question

Consider the following statements
(i) In mycorrhizal association the fungus provides minerals and water to the roots
(ii) Root pressure accounts for the majority of water transport in tall trees
(iii) Less than one percent of water reaching the leaves is used in photosynthesis
(iv) The rate of movement of water through xylem is up to 15 metres per hour The number of correct statement is

• A. Two
• B. three
• C. one
• D. four

Answer 1

The correct option is B three

Root pressure accounts only for small plants and not tall trees.