Water Movement Test

Which of the following statements about water movement is FALSE?

(a)The flow of water depends upon air pressure and humidity.
(b)Water initially moves into the root hair cells by osmosis because the mineral content of The surrounding environment is higher than that of the cells.
(c)Water movement from the roots to the leaves is dependent upon both adhesion and cohesion.

Answer
(b)Water initially moves into the root hair cells by osmosis because the mineral content of The surrounding environment is higher than that of the cells.

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