Which is the most widely accepted and supported model for explaining the movement of xylem sap?

a. the transpiration mechanism
b. the osmosis mechanism
c. the pressure flow mechanism
d. the cohesion-tension mechanism


Ans: d. the cohesion-tension mechanism

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