Chapter 34 - Transport in Plants - 34.2 - Water and Minerals Are Transported in the Xylem - 34.2 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 743: 1

Xylem is responsible for bringing water up from the roots to the leaves of the plant. The upward transport of water depends on cohesion and adhesion to pull the water molecules against gravity. The concept of transpiration is also applied: as water leaves the plant from the leaves, another molecule is pulled upwards to take its place.

Xylem is responsible for bringing water up from the roots to the leaves of the plant. The upward transport of water depends on cohesion and adhesion to pull the water molecules against gravity. The concept of transpiration is also applied: as water leaves the plant from the leaves, another molecule is pulled upwards to take its place.