Which one of the following is a driving force for the process of passive absorption of water in roots ?

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Which one of the following is a driving force for the process of passive absorption of water in roots ? (A) The increase in imbibitional pressure in root cells (B) Root pressure (C) Activity of aquaporins (D) Transpiration in leaves

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Passive absorption is absorption by the pull from transpiration without the active involvement of root cells, The shoots and leaves of the plant experience transpiration due to evaporation of water from their surface. So, the answer is, "Transpiration in leaves".

Q. Which one of the following is a driving force for the process of passive absorption of water in roots ?

The increase in imbibitional pressure in root cells

Root pressure

Activity of aquaporins

Transpiration in leaves

Passive absorption is absorption by the pull from transpiration without the active involvement of root cells, The shoots and leaves of the plant experience transpiration due to evaporation of water from their surface. So, the answer is, "Transpiration in leaves".