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During the daytime, when stomata are open, the major driving force for water movement in the xylem is:

Question
During the daytime, when stomata are open, the major driving force for water movement in the xylem is:
Root pressure
Transpiration pull
Gravity
Osmosis in guard cells only
Answer
Transpiration pull
Detailed Explanation
The text states that during the day when stomata are open, transpiration pull becomes the major driving force in xylem water movement.
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