Root pressure pushes the water steadily through the xylem.
A
sideways
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B
upwards
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C
downwards
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Solution
The correct option is B upwards The water reaches the xylem and is pushed upwards to other parts of the plant as a result of root pressure. Water transport in plants is unidirectional and in the upwards direction.