How does capillary action work in plants?
Capillary action in plants works through the following steps:
1. *Water absorption*: Water enters the plant through the roots, specifically the root hairs, which increase the surface area for absorption.
2. *Xylem vessels*: Water enters the xylem, a vascular tissue composed of tracheids, vessels, and xylem parenchyma cells. Xylem vessels are narrow, tube-like structures that facilitate capillary action.
3. *Adhesion and cohesion*: Water...
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