Question

Name the term given to the movement of water against gravitational force, from root to the aerial parts of the plant.

(a) Ascent of sap

(b) Root pressure

(c) Radial movement

(d) Field capapcity

This question was posed to me in unit test.

This key question is from Absorption and Radial Movement of Water in division Plant Physiology of Life Sciences

Answer 1

The correct option is (a) Ascent of sap

To elaborate: The movement of water from root to the aerial parts of the plants against gravitational force is called ascent of sap.