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Root pressure is a _______

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Pulling force
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Pushing force
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Both A and B
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is B Pushing force
Root pressure provides a force which causes pushing of water in a stem. A continuous flow of water is maintained in the plants because the leaves transpire water through stomata and to replace the lost water, the water drawn by the roots moves up.

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