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Science · 2026 · 3 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 3 · Set 1 · Q13
In xylem tissue, vessels and tracheids of the roots, stems and leaves are interconnected to form a continuous system of water-conducting channels reaching all parts of the plant. Explain how this is achieved.
Marking-scheme solution
Root pressure: Cells in the contact of the soil actively take up ions and creates a difference in concentration between roots and soil, water moves from soil to root to eliminate this difference.
Transpirational pull: Water lost through transpiration from aerial parts of plants, creates a suction which pulls water column from xylem cells of roots.
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