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The upward movement of sap through xylem is called _________________.

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Ascent of sap:
The upward movement of water from roots towards the tips of stem branches and their leaves is called the ascent of sap.
It occurs through the tracheary elements of the xylem.
Final answer: The upward movement of sap through xylem is called Ascent of sap.

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