Plants Transport Water Through Their Vascular System Utilizing What Property

Question

Plants transport water through their vascular system utilizing what property of water?
A)Hydrogen bonds allowing for surface tension.
B)Hydrogen bonds allowing for increased structure of water.
C)Hydrogen bonds allowing for adhesion and cohesion of molecules.
D)Evaporative cooling.
E)Its ability to function as a solvent.

Accepted Answer

Water molecules have a strong attraction to each other due to hydrogen bonding, which allows for adhesion and cohesion of molecules. This property allows water to stick to and move through the xylem tubes of plants, pulling other water molecules along with it.