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Force developed in cortex of root which ...

Force developed in cortex of root which pushes water into xylem of root from soil

A

Diffusion

B

Osmotic pressure

C

Turgor pressure

D

Root pressure

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B
The maximum amount of pressure that can be developed in a solution separated from pure water by a semipermeable membrane. The phenomenon of osmosis is important in the absorption of water by plants.
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