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Question
What property of water allows it to climb up narrow tubes against gravity, such as in xylem vessels?
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Capillary action, like water rising in a thin tube or plant xylem, is due to the combined effects of cohesion (water molecules sticking to each other) and adhesion (water molecules sticking to the walls of the tube).
Hint
Two forces working together.