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Passive absorption of water by the root system is the result of


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Increased respiratory activity in root cells

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Forces created in the cells of the root

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Tension on the cell sap due to transpiration

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Osmotic force in the shoot system

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Solution

The correct option is C

Tension on the cell sap due to transpiration


Passive absorption occurs when the rate of transpiration is usually high. It occurs due to the tension created on the xylem by transpirational pull.


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