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How Is the Polarity of Water Important for Transpiration

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How is the polarity of water important for transpiration?


A) Polarity causes cohesion between molecules of water so they pull one another as they move up.
B) Polarity causes repulsion between water molecules for evaporation from the surface of the leaves.
C) Polarity causes water molecules to push apart so that they are moved upward through the plant.
D) Polarity causes water molecules to adhere to xylem cells so that gravity is countered and water moves upward.
E) Polarity enhances gravity and allows water to move more easily downward from the leaves to the roots.

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