Question

Water in plants is transported by ascent of sap, which takes place through

• A. Cambium
• B. Phloem
• C. Xylem
• D. Epidermis

Answer 1

The correct option is C Xylem

Water is absorbed by plants under the influence of transpiration pull. It moves up in the xylem tissue. The process of absorption and movement of water in the xylem tissue is a physical process and does not require any living cells. The forces responsible for the movement of water in xylem are - transpiration pull, cohesion between water molecules and adhesion between water molecules and xylem tissue.

So, the correct answer is option C.