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Assertion : Cohesive and adhesive properties of water molecules form a continuous water column in the xylem.
Reason : Magnitude of cohesive and adhesive force is very low.

A

Both the Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.

B

Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of assertion

C

Assertion is true, but Reason is false

D

Assertion is false, but Reason is true

Text Solution

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The correct Answer is:
C
Due to the cohesive properties of water molecule a continuous water column is formed.
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