Question
Biology Question on Transport in Plants
When a stem of a plant is cut a few inches above the soil and xylem sap is seen flowing out through the cut end, this exudation is considered evidence for the existence of root pressure. Who proposed the theory of root pressure ?
A
Robert Hooke
B
Stephen Hales
C
Joseph Priestley
D
Gregor Mendel
Answer
Joseph Priestley
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C):Joseph Priestley