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What is the pressure produced by the active secretion of salts and other solutes into the xylem sap called?

Correct answer C. Root pressure

Explanation

When root cells pump ions into the xylem, its water potential falls, water follows by osmosis and a positive pressure, called root pressure, pushes the sap upwards.

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