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Biology Question on Transport in Plants

Water in the soil available to plants is

A

gravitational water

B

capillary water

C

hygroscopic water

D

None of the above

Answer

capillary water

Explanation

Solution

Water present due to surface tension in minute capillaries or pore spaces formed by soil particles is called capillary water. It is the only form of soil water which is absorbed by the roots of plants, i.e., available water.