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A column of water within xylem vessels of tall trees does not break under its weight

A column of water within xylem vessels of tall trees does not break under its weight because of:

Options

(a) Tensile strength of water
(b) Lignification of xylem vessels
(c) Positive root pressure
(d) Dissolved sugars in water

Correct Answer:

Tensile strength of water

Explanation:

Due to tensile strength of water, a column of water with in xylem vessels of tall trees does not break under its weight.

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