The factor or process which best explains the rise of water from roots (100 mts) to the top of tall tree is

Options

A. Break down of ATP
B. Root pressure
C. Capillary rise of water in xylem
D. Cohesion of water and transpiration pull

Answer

D

Explanation

Transpiration is the technical term for the evaporation of water from plants. As water evaporates through the stomata in the leaves (or any part of the plant exposed to air), it creates a negative pressure (also called tension or suction) in the leaves and tissues of the xylem.