The 'tensile strength' of water in xylem refers to its ability to:
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Correct answer: Resist a pulling force
High tensile strength is the ability to resist a pulling force without the column breaking. Because of cohesion and adhesion, the water column in the xylem can withstand the immense tension created by transpiration.
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