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Transpiration and root pressure cause water to rise in plants by
A
Pulling it upward
B
Pulling and pushing it, respectively
C
Pushing it upward
D
Pushing and pulling it, respectively
Detailed Solution
Transpiration (loss of water from aerial parts) creates a pull that draws water up the xylem.
Root pressure pushes water upward through the xylem from below.
Root pressure pushes water upward through the xylem from below.