Plants transport water to their leaves through the xylem when water evaporates from the leaves.  The evaporating water pulls other water molecules up the xylem through ________.

A. hydrogen bonds
B. covalent bonds
C. ionic bonds
D. hydrophobic interactions


Answer: A

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