Cohesion, the attraction between water molecules due to hydrogen bonds, is crucial for the transpiration stream as it allows water to be pulled up in a continuous column.
Cohesion, the attraction between water molecules due to hydrogen bonds, is crucial for the transpiration stream as it allows water to be pulled up in a continuous column.
| Front | the role of cohesion in the transpiration stream (2) |
|---|---|
| Back | attraction between water molecules (water is polar - hydrogen bonds form), causes water to be dragged up in a continuous stream |
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