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प्रश्न
In a tall tree, which force is responsible for pulling water and minerals from the soil?
पर्याय
Gravitational force
Transportation force
Suction force
Conduction force
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उत्तर
Suction force
Explanation:
The root cells absorb water and mineral salts continuously from the soil. The evaporation of water from the leaf surfaces during the process of transpiration produces a suction force (transpiration pull) that causes the water to move upwards.
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