Question

22.Give scientific reasons for the following statements: In very tall plants the suction force created due to ` transpiration is the main conducting force for water and mineral ions through the xylem.`​

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Answer:

Explain water potential and predict movement of water in plants by applying the principles of water potentialDescribe the effects of different environmental or soil conditions on the typical water potential gradient in plantsIdentify and describe the three pathways water and minerals can take from the root hair to the vascular tissueExplain the three hypotheses explaining water movement in plant xylem, and recognize which hypothesis explains the heights of plants beyond a few meters