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. Ionic bonds
B. Hydrophobic interactions
C. Covalent bonds
D. Hydrogen bonds


Answer: D

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