[Campbell Biology P.45] According to the provided text, what is the primary force responsib... | Practice Question

According to the provided text, what is the primary force responsible for the long-distance transport of water and minerals from roots to shoots in plants?

  • A: Root pressure
  • B: Active transport by xylem cells
  • C: Transpiration pull
  • D: Phloem loading

Explanation

The text explicitly states under CONCEPT 36.3: 'Transpiration drives the transport of water and minerals from roots to shoots via the xylem.' This indicates that transpiration pull, caused by water evaporation from leaves, is the main driving force.