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Moving water up a plant from the roots to the leaves occurs by a combination of different processes (steps). The main process that draws water up the stem is.. a) osmosis b) transpiration c) diffusion
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Moving water up a plant from the roots to the leaves occurs by a combination of different processes (steps). The main process that draws water up the stem is..

a) osmosis
b) transpiration
c) diffusion
d) capillary action

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Transpiration is ultimately the main driver of water movement in xylem. The cohesion-tension model works like this: Transpiration (evaporation) occurs because stomata are open to allow gas exchange for photosynthesis.
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