Were it not for leaves, which of the following would most likely happen to water in the xylem?

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Without leaves, the process of transpiration, which helps draw water up through the xylem from the roots to the leaves, would be severely disrupted. This would likely result in water entering the xylem at the roots but not being pulled upward effectively, as the driving force for this movement (transpiration) would be absent.

Were It Not for Leaves, Which of the Following Would