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NEETBiologyTransport in PlantsClass 11

What does “Transpiration pull” actually mean in Transport in Plants, and why does it matter for NEET?

water lost from leaves creates a suction that, thanks to water's cohesion, pulls a continuous column up the xylem.

In simple words: water lost from leaves creates a suction that, thanks to water's cohesion, pulls a continuous column up the xylem. Getting Transpiration pull clear matters because NEET questions on Transport in Plants usually test this idea directly, not just a formula you memorised.

Key point

Transpiration pull

Common mistake

thinking the roots push all the water up by themselves.

Memory tip

leaves pull (transpiration) far more than roots push.

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