Which of the following allows water to move from the roots to the leaves in plants?1-Water is the universal solvent.2-freezing of water3-capillary action4-condensation of water
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Water rises from roots to leaves of plant by the phenomenon capillary action.
Capillary action : Capillary action is the process of a liquid flowing in a narrow space without assistance and even in opposition , any external forces like gravity.
Capillary action may be conduct by xylem tissue in the plant , which help in translocation of water and minerals.
These are absorbed from the soil by the plant roots to transport to various part of the plant such as stems , leaves and flowers.
Xylem transport the water and nutrients in upward direction.