Transpiration in plants requires all of the following except
A) adhesion of water molecules to cellulose.
B) cohesion between water molecules.
C) evaporation of water molecules.
D) active transport through xylem cells.
E) transport through tracheids.

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Transpiration in plants depends on the passive processes of adhesion, cohesion, and evaporation. Active transport through xylem cells is not involved in transpiration, but is used for minerals and nutrients absorption from the soil. Tracheids, on the other hand, are specialized vessel elements that aid in water transport through the xylem.

Transpiration in Plants Requires All of the Following Except