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In the cohesion-tension theory, “cohesion” refers to the: a) use of water in photosynthesis, resulting in a shortage of water in the leaf. b) tendency of water molecules to be attracted to minerals in the water. c) attraction of water molecules for one another. d) evaporation of water from the stomata of the leaf. e) process of osmosis that pulls water into the root.
In the cohesion-tension theory, “cohesion” refers to the:
a) use of water in photosynthesis, resulting in a shortage of water in the leaf.
b) tendency of water molecules to be attracted to minerals in the water.
c) attraction of water molecules for one another.
d) evaporation of water from the stomata of the leaf.
e) process of osmosis that pulls water into the root.
Answer
Attraction of water molecules for one another.
Explanation: In the cohesion-tension theory, “cohesion” refers to the attractive forces between water molecules that help maintain a continuous column of water in the xylem.
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