Answer to Question #198571 in Biology for hen

Question

Which of the following statements from A to D about water transport in plants is/are correct?

1- Transpiration happens as a consequence of the need for gas exchange.

2- There are cohesive forces between water molecules because they from hydrogen bonds with one another.

3- Water is drawn up from the stem due to adhesive forces between water molecules.

A) 1, 2 and 3

B) only 1 and 2

C) only 2 and 3

D) only 1

Answer 1

B) only 1 and 2

Adhesive forces occur between water molecules and other substances (i.e., cell walls) but not between water molecules.