Water flows upward in some xylem tubes and downward in others. a) True b) False

Water flows upward in some xylem tubes and downward in others.
a) True
b) False

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Sourav Pan🥇 GoldMay 15, 2025

False
Explanation: In xylem tubes, water generally flows upward from the roots to the leaves due to the cohesion-tension mechanism. Water does not flow downward in xylem tubes.

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