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Question
Match the items in column I with those in column II
| Column I | Column II | ||
| (a) | Xylem | (i) | semi - permeable |
| (b) | Phloem | (ii) | permeable |
| (c) | Cell membrane | (iii) | downward flow of sap |
| (d) | Root pressure | (iv) | upward flow of water |
| (e) | Cell wall | (v) | guttation |
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Solution
| Column I | Column II | ||
| (a) | Xylem | (iv) | upward flow of water |
| (b) | Phloem | (iii) | downward flow of sap |
| (c) | Cell membrane | (i) | semi - permeable |
| (d) | Root pressure | (v) | guttation |
| (e) | Cell wall | (ii) | permeable |
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