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How does water enter a plant's root hair cells?
active transport
facilitated diffusion
diffusion
osmosis
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Which factor(s) do NOT contribute to the upward movement of water through the xylem?
(Select all that apply)
cohesion
adhesion
transpiration pull
active transport
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What causes water molecules to stick together and move as one continuous column in the xylem?
ionic bonding
hydrogen bonding
covalent bonding
van der Waals forces
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Which of the following best describes the adhesion of water molecules in the xylem?
hydrogen bonding between polar water molecules and non-polar cellulose in xylem vessel walls
covalent bonding between water molecules and cellulose
ionic bonding between water molecules and xylem vessel walls
van der Waals forces between water molecules and cellulose
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What creates the transpiration pull that helps water move up through the xylem?
cohesion of water molecules
adhesion of water molecules to xylem vessel walls
evaporation of water at leaves
absorption of water by root hair cells
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What is the role of stomata in the water movement process in plants?
to allow water to evaporate from the leaves
to allow water to enter the plant through the roots
to prevent water loss from the plant
to facilitate the movement of water through the phloem
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Which of the following best describes the movement of water through a plant?
water enters the leaves, moves through the xylem, and exits through the roots
water enters the leaves, moves through the phloem, and exits through the roots
water enters the roots, moves through the xylem, and exits through the leaves
water enters the roots, moves through the phloem, and exits through the leaves
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Which of the following is not a property of water that contributes to its movement in plants?
polarity
adhesion
cohesion
high specific heat capacity
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