What Process is Responsible for the Flow of Water Through

Question

What process is responsible for the flow of water through a plant, from the soil to the leaves?
A) translocation
B) transpiration
C) respiration
D) internal pumping

Accepted Answer

Transpiration is the process by which water evaporates from the leaves, creating a suction force that pulls water up from the roots through the xylem tissue. This process is responsible for the flow of water through a plant, from the soil to the leaves. Translocation refers to the movement of nutrients and other organic molecules within a plant. Respiration is the process by which cells release energy from food molecules. Internal pumping is not a recognized process in plant physiology.