The "pulling" of a water column from the soil to the leaves is due to

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The "pulling" of a water column from the soil to the leaves is due to hydrogen bonds between the water molecules. This process, known as cohesion-tension theory, relies on the cohesion of water molecules and the tension created by transpiration, or the loss of water vapor through the stomata on leaves. Gravity and hardiness are not involved in this process. Active transport is involved in the uptake of water and minerals from the soil by root cells but is not responsible for the "pulling" of water up the plant.

The "Pulling" of a Water Column from the Soil to the Leaves