What causes water molecules to stick together and pull each other up a plant stem?

adhesion

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cohesion

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phloem

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companion cells

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Solution

The correct option is B
cohesion

The property of mutual attraction between similar molecules is called cohesion. This is responsible for the water molecules sticking together which aids in the ascent of sap.

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