Which of the following statements best defines cavitation?

A. Cavitation is the presence of air bubbles in
the xylem.
B. Cavitation is the presence of sugars in the
xylem.
C. Cavitation describes the process of xylem
vessel collapse.
D. Cavitation is the presence of ice in the
xylem.
E. Cavitation is the presence of pressure in
the xylem.


A

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