The most important force which pulls water up in tall trees is

Imbibition force

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Osmotic force

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Cohesive force

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Electromagnetic force

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Solution

The correct option is C Cohesive force
Cohesive force is the force acting between molecules of water. It is very high in case of water. Hence, water remains liquid till very high temperature and does not vaporise easily. During ascent of sap, cohesive force is important for formation of a continuous column of water in the xylem elements that moves up by transpiration pull.

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In a tall tree, which force is responsible for pulling water and minerals from the soil?

(a) Gravitational Force

(b) Conduction Force

(d) Transportation force

Assertion: Root pressure can provide a modest pull in the overall water transport in plants.

Reason: It does play an important role in water movement in tall trees.

Water moves up in very tall plants as well. Which force causes the water to reach such height?

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