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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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संबंधित प्रश्न
What are the components of the transport system in highly organised plants?
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1. Special tubes through which food material is carried inside the plants body.
3. Channel through which movement of water and minerals occurs.
4. Red coloured fluid inside blood vessels.
5. Loss of water in vapour from the leaves.
9. Four chambered organ located in the chest cavity.
10. Blood vessels which bring blood into the heart. DOWN
2. Red coloured pigment which is a carrier of oxygen.
6. Blood vessels which carry blood from the heart.
7. Blood cells which help in clotting of blood.
8. Process by which water passes into the root hair.
The phloem is responsible for the translocation of food.
How do plants absorb water? Explain.
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