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The continuity of water column in xylem is maintaned due to

A

evaporation of water

B

cohesive property of water

C

pressure of air bubbles in water

D

small size of xylem vessles

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B
Cohesion is the property of water molecules to remain joined to each other. This property of water is responsible for the maintainance of continuous water column in xylem tissue.
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