Transport in plantsHard
Question
In soil, water available for roots (to plants) is
Options
A.capillary water
B.hygroscopic water
C.gravitational water
D.chemically bound water
Solution
Water is present in the space between the soil particles. A large propotion of water is retained between the soil particles against the gravitational force. This is called capillary water. It is readily available to plants for absorption by roots.
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