Suppose a potted plant is turned upside down without affecting the function of major organs (root, shoot and leaves). The transport of water in the xylem in such a plant would be

upwards towards roots

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downwards towards the stem

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both in upward and downward direction

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not possible

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The correct option is B downwards towards the stem
This is due to transpiration and transpirational pull.

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Suppose a potted plant is turned upside down without affecting the function of major organs (root, shoot and leaves). The transport of water in the xylem in such a plant would be

The correct option is B downwards towards the stemThis is due to transpiration and transpirational pull.

The correct option is B downwards towards the stem
This is due to transpiration and transpirational pull.