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If cohesion tension transpiration theory is correct then a break in water column in xylem vessels

A

Should cause the mesophyll cell to become flaccid and result in wilting of leaves

B

Should increase the water contents of leaves

C

Should have no effect at all

D

Should increase the rate of photosynthesis

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