Ascent of Sap

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Ascent of Sap: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Physical Force Theory, Ascent of Sap, Vital Force Theory, and Root Pressure Theory.

Important Questions on Ascent of Sap

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Which of the following helps in ascent of sap?

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Xylem sap is made up of 

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Select the odd one out:

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What is responsible for guttation?

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A column of water within xylem vessels of tall trees does not break under its weight because of

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Choose the correct match given in Column I with their role given in Column II.

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Root hair Wilting
Stomata Guttation
Hydathode Transpiration
Xylem vessels Ascent of sap

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Cohesion theory of ascent of sap is based on

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Which of the following is more during the night ?

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Ascent of sap in plants explains

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Sap in xylem flows out through the cut end of the well-watered stem of a plant, this phenomenon is called:

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The continuation of excretion of watery liquid for some time from the stem of a well-watered plant, after cutting off the shoot slightly above the base, is due to

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Root pressure can be measured by means of:

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Ascent of sap refers to the movement of water from

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Guard cells differ from epidermal cells in having

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The movement of materials through the vascular tissue of plants is called

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Root pressure on a tree is typically about 2-6 atm. This is sufficient to raise the water level up to a few feet. Tall trees get water at the top due to:

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In an experiment to monitor the ascent of sap, the following treatments were carried out to a twig dipped in water. In which case wilting will be observed? 

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Dixon and Jolly are associated with-

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Root pressure is maximum when:

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The ultimate cause for the movement of water against gravity in a tree is :